China-controlled Hong Kong to punish 3 who organised vigils for Tiananmen massacre
Three Hong Kong activists are facing sentencing for inciting subversion by organizing annual vigils for the 1989 Tiananmen Square massacre. The case highlights the ongoing erosion of civil liberties and political dissent in Hong Kong under the national security law.
Why it matters
This case is a critical indicator of the shrinking space for democratic expression and human rights advocacy in Hong Kong.
A Hong Kong court is set to sentence on Friday three activists who spent years organising public gatherings to remember the 1989 Tiananmen Square massacre in China.Lee Cheuk-yan, Chow Hang-tung and Albert Ho were convicted earlier this year of inciting subversion under the national security law imposed by Beijing. They could each face up to 10 years in prison.The case is being closely watched because it tests how much space remains for dissent in Hong Kong, where authorities have sharply restricted public protests, elections and critical media since the 2019 unrest.Activists face sentencingThe three defendants led the Hong Kong Alliance in Support of Patriotic Democratic Movements of China.
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