How Tiananmen Square vigils in Hong Kong have become unlawful
The trial of Hong Kong pro-democracy activists Lee Cheuk-yan and Chow Hang-tung has concluded, with closing arguments presented. They face charges of inciting subversion for organizing a vigil to commemorate the Tiananmen Square massacre. If convicted, they could face up to 10 years in prison, reflecting a broader crackdown on freedoms in Hong Kong by Beijing.
- ▪Lee Cheuk-yan and Chow Hang-tung are on trial for organizing a vigil for the Tiananmen Square massacre.
- ▪They face up to 10 years in jail if convicted of incitement to subversion.
- ▪The trial is seen as part of a broader crackdown on freedoms in Hong Kong by the Chinese government.
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Hong Kong democracy activists face 10 years' jail for Tiananmen Square massacre candlelight vigilRBy Rudi MaxwellTopic:World PoliticsSun 31 May 2026 at 5:09amSun 31 May 2026 at 5:09amSun 31 May 2026 at 5:09amChow Hang-tung is on trial for inciting subversion but says what is truly on trial is Hong Kong law. (ABC News)In short:Closing arguments have been heard in the trial of Hong Kong pro-democracy activists who organised a vigil to commemorate the 1989 Tiananmen Square massacre.Advocates say the trial is part of a crackdown by Beijing on long-enjoyed freedoms in Hong Kong.What's next?Lee Cheuk-yan and Chow Hang-tung face up to 10 years in jail if convicted of "incitement to subversion".abc.net.au/news/tiananmen-square-hong-kong-trial-lee-cheuk-yan-chow-hang-tung/106691322Link…
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