WorldWhy are Hong Kong’s Tiananmen vigil organisers facing prison?

Hong Kong’s High Court convicted former legislator Lee Cheuk-yan and lawyer Chow Hang-tung of inciting subversion under the national security law. They helped organise annual vigils for those killed in the 1989 Tiananmen crackdown and face up to 10 years in prison. Amnesty International called for their immediate, unconditional release.

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AAl Jazeera★★★★☆2026-08-21 12:54Original