Hong Kong Court Convicts 2 Tiananmen Square Vigil Organizers

Two former leaders of the Hong Kong Alliance, Lee Cheuk-yan and Chow Hang-tung, were convicted on August 21st for inciting subversion under the national security law. They were accused of inciting others to commit acts aimed at subverting state power through unlawful means. The Hong Kong Alliance itself was also found guilty in the trial.

• Hong Kong activists Lee Cheuk-yan and Chow Hang-tung convicted on August 21st.
• Convicted of inciting subversion under the Beijing-imposed national security law.
• The Hong Kong Alliance in Support of Patriotic Democratic Movements of China was also found guilty.
• The court stated the activists incited others to organize, plan, and participate in acts to subvert state power through unlawful means.
• The activists previously led annual June 4 candlelight vigils commemorating the Tiananmen Square massacre.