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Two Hong Kong Tiananmen Vigil Organisers Charged with Inciting Subversion

21 Ağustos 2026France 24

Two former organisers of Hong Kong's Tiananmen vigils, Lee Cheuk-yan and Chow Hang-tung, have been convicted of 'incitement to subversion'. The ruling was made by three government-approved judges who stated that the pair had encouraged others to engage in unlawful activities aimed at undermining state power.
This marks a significant escalation in the ongoing crackdown on dissent in Hong Kong.
The Tiananmen Square massacre remains a highly sensitive topic in China, and the annual vigils in Hong Kong have been a symbol of the city's relative freedoms. However, since the implementation of the national security law in 2020, the Hong Kong government has cracked down on pro-democracy activities, leading to the…
The conviction of Lee and Chow underscores the tightening grip of authorities on civil liberties in Hong Kong, particularly regarding the remembrance of politically sensitive events. This case illustrates the broader implications of the national security law, which has been used to stifle dissent and restrict freedo…

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This article is based on information available as of October 2023 and may not reflect subsequent developments.