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A Hong Kong court has convicted 14 out of 16 pro-democracy activists in the city's largest national security trial to date. The trial, which critics argue could have significant repercussions for Hong Kong's democratic movement and its reputation as a global financial hub, is the most sweeping case under a national security law imposed by Beijing. The activists were found guilty of conspiracy to commit subversion, related to their roles in an unofficial primary election in July 2020. Two activists were acquitted. Additionally, 31 others had previously pleaded guilty. The case has highlighted the use of the national security law to quash dissent, and those convicted could face life in jail. The trial has drawn widespread international criticism.
Hong Kong on Thursday convicted 14 democracy activists and acquitted two others who had been accused of subversion under a national national security law imposed by China that opponents say is being used in a crackdown on dissent. https://t.co/KIi6sL9ey0
Fourteen Hong Kong pro-democracy activists were found guilty and two were acquitted in a landmark subversion trial that critics say could deal another blow to the city's rule of law and its reputation as a global financial hub https://t.co/8dKxJRhF6X https://t.co/8HuQ3NNcIq
A court in Hong Kong convicted 14 pro-democracy activists on Thursday in a landmark political trial. The trial centered on 47 opposition figures whom the authorities accused of conspiracy to commit subversion. Here’s a look at who they are. https://t.co/LPLDvT4P36