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sbs.com.aupolitics7 days ago
Joshua Wong Due in Hong Kong Court September 2 for National Security Plea and Sentencing
The activist faces a one-day plea and sentencing hearing on charges of conspiring to seek foreign sanctions. Wong was arrested in June 2025 and previously received a four-year eight-month sentence in a separate case.
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abcnews.go.comworld7 days ago
Hong Kong Activist Joshua Wong Faces September Hearing on Foreign Collusion Charge
Joshua Wong faces a one-day hearing on September 2, 2026, in a national security case involving alleged collusion with foreign forces. The proceeding marks his second charge under the law introduced in 2020.
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washingtonpost.comworld10 days ago
Hong Kong lawmaker released after completing sentence in subversion case
Andrew Wan Siu-kin left Stanley Prison on Saturday morning after serving four years and eight months. The former Democratic Party legislator was one of 47 defendants convicted in a national security case tied to a 2020 unofficial primary.
South China Morning Postworld30 days ago
Hong Kong Officials Rebut Washington Post Editorial on National Security Law
Hong Kong authorities issued a statement late Saturday rejecting a Washington Post commentary that described new procedural rules under the city's national security ordinance as repressive. Officials said the rules clarify implementation and do not affect defendants' rights.
world44 days ago
Hong Kong Court Hears Closing Arguments in Subversion Trial Over Tiananmen Vigil Organisation
Closing arguments concluded in the Hong Kong High Court case of Lee Cheuk-yan and Chow Hang-tung, who face up to 10 years in prison for organising a June 4 vigil. Judgment is expected in July.
The Independentworld56 days ago
Hong Kong Court Ends Arguments in National Security Trial of Two Tiananmen Vigil Organizers
A Hong Kong court concluded final arguments Tuesday in the national security trial of two former organizers of annual vigils marking the 1989 Tiananmen Square crackdown. The court said it hopes to deliver a verdict in July.
realclearworld.compolitics56 days ago
Hong Kong Prosecutor Accuses Two Activists of Inciting Unlawful Acts in National Security Case
A Hong Kong prosecutor said two democracy activists on trial for organizing Tiananmen crackdown vigils attempted to incite others to commit unlawful acts. Closing arguments in the national security case began on Monday.
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pakistantoday.com.pkpolitics59 days ago
Trump Says Xi Called Jimmy Lai Case Difficult After Beijing Meeting
U.S. President Donald Trump stated he is not optimistic about the release of Hong Kong media executive Jimmy Lai after discussing the case with Chinese leader Xi Jinping. Trump quoted Xi as saying Lai was a tough case to resolve.
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The Independentpolitics64 days ago
Jimmy Lai’s Son Urges Trump to Seek Father’s Release During China Visit
The son of jailed Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai has asked President Trump to press for his father’s release during meetings with Chinese leader Xi Jinping next week. Jimmy Lai was sentenced to 20 years in prison in February on collusion and sedition charges. Sebastien Lai cite…
France 24world72 days ago
Hong Kong Government Rejects Press Freedom Criticism After Jimmy Lai Awarded German Prize
Hong Kong's government dismissed allegations of suppressing press freedom as slander following the awarding of a free speech prize to jailed media tycoon Jimmy Lai. The statement came amid reports of a French journalist's deportation and a low ranking in the global Press Freedom…