Hong Kong Convicts Tiananmen Vigil Organizers, Drawing International Condemnation
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.
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