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Two prominent Hong Kong democracy activists have been convicted of inciting subversion for their roles in organizing annual vigils commemorating the Tiananmen Square massacre. The conviction highlights the ongoing crackdown on dissent in the city.
A Tiananmen vigil activist on trial in Hong Kong has denied that his demand for an end to one-party rule in China constitutes a call to overthrow the Chinese Communist Party (CCP).
A Hong Kong court has ruled that two activists involved in a Tiananmen vigil must face trial for subversion under the Beijing-imposed national security law, specifically regarding calls to 'end one-party rule' in China.
Hong Kong courts have convicted activists involved in a Tiananmen Square vigil of inciting subversion, a move seen as further tightening control over dissent in the city.
A Hong Kong court has heard the final arguments in the national security trial of Tiananmen vigil organizers, with an activist urging the court to safeguard the law's dignity. A verdict is anticipated by July.
A former Hong Kong opposition politician is on trial, asserting that China's one-party system contradicts the country's constitution and fails to protect fundamental rights, as he defended his calls to end 'dictatorship'.
During her national security trial, Tiananmen vigil activist Chow Hang-tung argued that China's constitution cannot be directly implemented in Hong Kong and that calling for an end to the Chinese Communist Party's rule does not equate to 'overthrowing' the government.
Hong Kong courts have convicted leaders of the now-banned Tiananmen Square vigil for subversion, prompting strong criticism from Western governments and human rights organizations. The convictions are seen as a further erosion of freedoms in the city, with concerns raised about the future of dissent and free expression.
A Hong Kong court has heard closing arguments in the trial of activists accused in connection with a Tiananmen Square vigil. Lawyers emphasized the importance of human rights during the proceedings.
Two former leaders of a disbanded alliance behind Hong Kong’s annual Tiananmen Square vigil have been ruled to have a case to answer in a high-profile subversion trial, after judges found sufficient evidence to support prosecutors’ allegations of inciting others to overthrow the government.
Lawyers for a Tiananmen vigil activist have begun submissions seeking an early acquittal from a subversion charge, arguing that prosecutors misinterpreted China’s constitution and presented a flawed case.