Scholar, lawmakers and journalist among Hong Kongers jailed
Hong Kong (AFP) Nov 19, 2024
Hong Kong's largest national security trial came to an end on Tuesday with 45 pro-democracy figures jailed for holding an informal election over four years ago. ... more
Acquitted 'Hong Kong 47' defendant sees freedom as responsibility
Hong Kong (AFP) Nov 19, 2024
As the massive trial of the "Hong Kong 47" democracy campaigners ended on Tuesday, an acquitted member of the group watched from the sidelines and felt the weight of his freedom upon him. ... more
Hong Kong court jails 45 democracy campaigners on subversion charges
Hong Kong (AFP) Nov 19, 2024
A Hong Kong court on Tuesday jailed all 45 defendants convicted in the city's largest trial under its sweeping national security law, with "mastermind" Benny Tai receiving the longest term of 10 years. ... more