U.S. Condemns Hong Kong's Transnational Repression Tactics

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Condemn (v)

To strongly criticize or express disapproval of an action, often for being morally wrong or unjust.

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Bounty (n)

A reward or payment offered for capturing or providing information about someone, often related to law enforcement or political actions.

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Collude (v)

Secretly work together with others, often for illegal or deceitful purposes.

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Secession (n)

The act of formally separating from a political or national entity to create independence or autonomy.

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Revoke (v)

To officially cancel or withdraw a passport, making it invalid.

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Advocacy

Actively supporting or promoting a cause or policy, often related to social justice or human rights.

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Extraterritorial

Applying or enforcing laws beyond the boundaries of the country where the laws were created.

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Repression

The act of suppressing or controlling people, often through force, to limit freedoms or dissent.

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Sovereignty (n)

The authority of a state to govern itself without external interference.

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Dissent

Holding or expressing opinions that differ from those commonly or officially accepted.

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Waver (v)

To be or become weak or unsteady

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Suppress (v)

(of a government, ruler, etc.) to put an end, often by force, to a group or an activity that is believed to threaten authority