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A Hong Kong court has sentenced Tiananmen activists to prison under the draconian national security law imposed on Hong Kong in 2020 following huge protests.
Analysis & context
Analysis & Context
Analytically, the application of the national security law to Tiananmen activists is seen as a sign of increasing Chinese intervention in Hong Kong’s political affairs. In a broader context, this ruling reflects growing tensions between Beijing and Hong Kong over political freedoms and the right to free expression.
