Hong Kong Democracy Advocates Charged Under National Security Law
Authorities charged 47 people with violating a Chinese law aimed at suppressing dissent. The pro-democracy activists, arrested in early January, face life in prison.
by Matthew S. Schwartz
Feb 28, 2021
1 minute
The Hong Kong government charged 47 democracy advocates Sunday with violating a national security law that prohibits "conspiracy to commit subversion."
The activists were among a group of more than 50 people in January for organizing and taking part in
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