Chinese Internet users have expressed support for American data leaker Edward Snowden . U.S. authorities have started a criminal investigation , but have not yet issued a request for Snowden 's extradition . The U.S. government has said it will not extradite Snowden, who is wanted in the United States on charges of espionage and theft of national security information. Others said his prospects of escaping U.S. justice in Hong Kong were slim .
Chinese Internet users have expressed support for American data leaker Edward Snowden . The U.S. government has said it will not extradite Snowden, who is wanted in the United States on charges of espionage and theft of national security information. Others said his prospects of escaping U.S. justice in Hong Kong were slim .