Archive · 12 Dec 2025
Exiled Hong Kong activists targeted by fake sexualized images
Two former Hong Kong democracy activists, now living in Britain and Australia, say they are being targeted with fake, sexualized images and false information.
Carmen Lau, who lives in Britain, found out that explicit fake images of her were sent to her neighbors.
Ted Hui, who lives in Australia, had a poster with his wife's photo and false claims sent to his former workplace.
Both believe these actions are part of a larger campaign to silence them.
The activists say this is a way to punish them for speaking out against the Hong Kong government.
The governments of Australia and Britain are investigating these incidents.
The activists think these actions are organized by groups loyal to Beijing.
The Hong Kong government has not responded to requests for comment.
Exiled Hong Kong democracy activists Carmen Lau and Ted Hui are targeted with fake, sexualized images and false information.
Lau, living in Britain, had explicit fake images sent to her neighbors, while Hui, in Australia, had a poster with his wife's photo and false claims sent to his former workplace.
Both activists believe these actions are part of a campaign to silence them and punish them for speaking out against the Hong Kong government.
The governments of Australia and Britain are investigating these incidents, with Australian authorities looking into potential breaches of foreign interference laws.
The activists think these actions are organized by groups loyal to Beijing, with the aim of humiliating and warning other potential dissenters.
- Who
- Exiled Hong Kong democracy activists Carmen Lau and Ted Hui
- What
- Fake, sexualized images and harassment campaigns targeting the activists
- When
- Ongoing, with specific incidents in August 2023 and earlier this year
- Where
- Australia and Britain
- Why
- Allegedly as part of a campaign of harassment and political punishment
- Activists Involved
- Carmen Lau, Ted Hui
- Countries Involved
- Australia, Britain, Hong Kong
- Bounty Offered
- HK$1 million ($130,000) for 34 pro-democracy campaigners
- Year of Bounty Issuance
- 2022
- Year of National Security Law Imposition
- 2020
- Exchange Rate
- $1 = 7.7829 Hong Kong dollars