The 45 defendants, including Joshua Wong, were at the forefront of the opposition movement crushed by Beijing. Many had already been in jail for years.
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Hong Kong Convicts 14 Democracy Activists in Largest National Security Trial
As part of China’s crackdown on even peaceful opposition, a court in Hong Kong convicted 14 people, who now face prison time along with dozens of others.
In Hong Kong, 47 Democracy Leaders on Trial for Security Charges
Forty-seven defendants, including well-known figures like Joshua Wong, are charged with subversion under the national security law that China imposed in 2020.
Hong Kong Police Block Tiananmen Events, Citing the Pandemic
The city has recorded just 24 infections over the past two weeks. It is the second straight year that the authorities have blocked the memorial observances.
Hong Kong Has a New Type of Prisoner: Pro-Democracy Activists
Hundreds of protesters, many students or college-educated, face potentially stiff sentences after Beijing’s crackdown. Those behind bars already battle isolation and disillusionment.
Hong Kong Pushes ‘Fake News’ Label as Media Face ‘Worst of Times’
The police distributed a magazine denouncing “rumors and lies,” and have warned news outlets against undermining national security.
Hundreds in Rare Hong Kong Protest as Opposition Figures Are Charged
A Chinese official has called for severe punishment of opposition figures facing charges under a new national security law.
Hong Kong Police Arrest Dozens of Pro-Democracy Leaders
The 53 officials and activists were detained under the national security law for their efforts to choose candidates to run in the city’s legislative elections.
Joshua Wong, Agnes Chow and Ivan Lam Are Sentenced in Hong Kong
Activists denounced the prison terms for illegal assembly charges over a 2019 demonstration outside Police Headquarters.
Your Tuesday Briefing
The transition to Biden’s administration begins.