More Tiananmen Vigil Activists Sentenced to Prison in Hong Kong Security Case The recent sentencing of three Tiananmen vigil activists to prison terms ranging from five to over seven years is a stark reminder that Hong Kong's civil liberties are rapidly eroding under the Beijing imposed national security law.
The latest development is not an isolated incident, but rather the culmination of a systematic crackdown on dissent and free speech in the territory.
Lee Cheuk yan, Chow Hang tung, and Albert Ho were convicted under the nebulous charge of "inciting subversion" for organizing vigils in remembrance of China's 1989 Tiananmen Square crackdown.