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Hong Kong Convicts Tiananmen Vigil Leaders of Subversion

Hong Kong courts have convicted two leaders of the annual Tiananmen Square vigil of subversion, drawing criticism from international human rights groups. The convictions highlight the ongoing crackdown on pro-democracy activism in the city.

21 Aug, 08:38 — 22 Aug, 01:00
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APVery High17h ago

2 organizers of Hong Kong’s Tiananmen vigils convicted in national security case - AP News

2 organizers of Hong Kong’s Tiananmen vigils convicted in national security case  AP News

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BBCHigh3h ago

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The GuardianMostly Factual2h ago

‘She’s not afraid of anyone’: the prison writings of one of Hong Kong’s last outspoken democracy activists

Chow Hang-tung has been detained since 2021, and written about everything from clothes to Tiananmen Square and the meaning of freedom Tiananmen Square vigil organisers in Hong Kong found guilty of ‘inciting subversion’ In one essay written from prison, Chow Hang-tung worries about her hairstyle before court appearances because there are no combs or mirrors in her cell. “In a place like prison, where anything that is personal is stripped away, it’s even more important to hold on to every mea...

By Amy Hawkins in Beijing

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times-ukMostly Factual10h ago

Hong Kong democracy leaders found guilty of ‘subversion’ - The Times

Hong Kong democracy leaders found guilty of ‘subversion’  The Times

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SCMPMostly Factual1h ago

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marketwatchMostly Factual9h ago

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hk-free-pressMostly Factual1h ago

Conviction of Hong Kong Tiananmen vigil activists draws approval from gov’t, concern from overseas human rights groups

The conviction of two pro-democracy figures who organised Hong Kong’s Tiananmen vigils has prompted wide approval from government officials. Activists and overseas human rights groups, however, have expressed concern about what they see as declining freedoms in the city. Chow Hang-tung and Lee Cheuk-yan, both former leaders of the now-defunct Hong Kong Alliance in Support […]

By Hong Kong Free Press

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taipei-timesMostly Factual9h ago

HK convicts Tiananmen vigil leaders of subversion

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china-dailyLow11h ago

HK alliance, its ex-leaders found guilty of inciting subversion - China Daily

HK alliance, its ex-leaders found guilty of inciting subversion  China Daily

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global-timesLow17h ago

‘Hong Kong Alliance’ found guilty of inciting subversion; verdict clarifies boundaries between free speech and national security - Global Times

‘Hong Kong Alliance’ found guilty of inciting subversion; verdict clarifies boundaries between free speech and national security  Global Times

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antara-englishMixed11h ago

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brussels-timesMostly Factual7h ago

Hong Kong activists convicted as EU slams solitary confinement, denial of bail - The Brussels Times

Hong Kong activists convicted as EU slams solitary confinement, denial of bail  The Brussels Times

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First report: global-times · 21 Aug, 08:38Full coverage: 13 · 16hWindow: 16h
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global-times21 Aug, 08:38First to report

‘Hong Kong Alliance’ found guilty of inciting subversion; verdict clarifies boundaries between free speech and national security - Global Times

AP21 Aug, 09:09

2 organizers of Hong Kong’s Tiananmen vigils convicted in national security case - AP News

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antara-english21 Aug, 14:37

Asia's fashion extravaganza CENTRESTAGE returns in September

china-daily21 Aug, 15:19

HK alliance, its ex-leaders found guilty of inciting subversion - China Daily

times-uk21 Aug, 15:45

Hong Kong democracy leaders found guilty of ‘subversion’ - The Times

la-vanguardia21 Aug, 15:46

Hong Kong declara culpables de subversión a dos líderes de la conmemoración de Tiananmen

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taipei-times21 Aug, 16:47

HK convicts Tiananmen vigil leaders of subversion

marketwatch21 Aug, 17:09

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brussels-times21 Aug, 18:34

Hong Kong activists convicted as EU slams solitary confinement, denial of bail - The Brussels Times

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BBC21 Aug, 22:26

These bookshops let Chinese readers question their country - now the doors are closing

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The Guardian21 Aug, 23:50

‘She’s not afraid of anyone’: the prison writings of one of Hong Kong’s last outspoken democracy activists

hk-free-press22 Aug, 00:50

Conviction of Hong Kong Tiananmen vigil activists draws approval from gov’t, concern from overseas human rights groups

SCMP22 Aug, 01:00Latest update

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