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Agnes Chow officially wanted by Hong Kong police

Authorities 'condemn' pro-democracy activist, now living as a 'fugitive' in Canada

Agnes Chow, a prominent Hong Kong pro-democracy activist, speaks to Nikkei during an online interview on Dec. 11. 

HONG KONG -- Hong Kong police on Tuesday confirmed that Agnes Chow, the prominent Hong Kong pro-democracy activist now living in self-exile in Canada, is officially wanted for jumping bail and failing to report to authorities by the end of last year.

Andrew Kan Kai-yan, the deputy commissioner in charge of national security, acknowledged during a press conference that Chow is now formally wanted by police. Answering a reporter's question, Kan described her action as "shameful."

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