The U.S. State Department said that Hong Kong's offered bounties for six more pro-democracy campaigners who were deemed to have violated national security laws and the revoking of the passports of seven more amounted to intimidation efforts.

The U.S. State Department has strongly criticized Hong Kong for using intimidation tactics against pro-democracy campaigners. According to the U.S., Hong Kong has placed bounties on six individuals known for their advocacy for democracy,