Hong Kong activists who help organise annual Tiananmen Square vigils are found guilty of “inciting subversion” under the China-imposed national security law. West Kowloon Court convicts members of the now-disbanded Hong Kong Alliance in Support of Patriotic Democratic Movements of China, including its former chairman Lee Cheuk-yan and former vice-chairwoman Chow Hang-tung, following a high-profile trial.
Multiple outlets report that the court concludes the defendants encouraged others to plan or participate in unlawful acts with the aim of subverting state power. They link the convictions to advocacy for ending “one-party dictatorship” in mainland China, as described in the coverage.
Outlets also underline the broader context and reaction: Deutsche Welle and the BBC describe the case as drawing wide criticism for worsening freedom of expression in Hong Kong. The Guardian similarly frames the proceedings as emblematic of a broader erosion of civil liberties, while Hong Kong Free Press notes the potential prison exposure, reporting that the activists face up to 10 years in jail under the charges.
