On Christmas Eve 2024, 19-year-old Chloe Cheung learned via social media that the Chinese government had placed a bounty on her head, declaring her a national security threat. This announcement stemmed from her involvement in a campaign advocating for democracy in Hong Kong after her relocation to the UK. Friends in both Hong Kong and Leeds distanced themselves from her due to fear of repercussions, illustrating how her political beliefs have led to severe personal consequences. Cheung expressed disbelief at the significance given to her by Chinese officials, illustrating the wide-reaching effects of her activism.
Chloe Cheung, a 19-year-old in Leeds, discovered that Chinese authorities had issued a bounty on her due to her advocacy for democracy in Hong Kong.
Cheung’s friends stopped associating with her after learning about her criminal status in Hong Kong, making her feel isolated and shocked.
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