Agnes Chow 'will be pursued for life,' Hong Kong chief executive vows

John Lee labels pro-democracy activist who left for Canada a 'liar' and 'hypocrite'

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Hong Kong pro-democracy activist Agnes Chow has come under harsh criticism from authorities since she revealed that she left for Canada. (Photo by Kei Higuchi)

KENJI KAWASE and PEGGY YE, Nikkei staff writers

HONG KONG -- The chief executive of Hong Kong on Tuesday vowed that authorities will hound prominent pro-democracy activist Agnes Chow for as long as she lives, after she left for Canada and suggested she might never return to the city.

John Lee, speaking at a weekly news conference, told reporters that Chow "will be pursued for life" unless she turns herself in. He stressed that his government "will spare no effort in pursuing justice to bring fugitive offenders who are involved in endangering national security offenses to justice."

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