Tag: National security
Punishment for National Security Violators: Chief Executive’s Warning
Chief Executive John Lee issued a stern warning on Tuesday, stating that individuals who pose a threat to national security will face punishment as prescribed by the law. This statement comes after 45 opposition...
Severity of Subversion Case Sentencing: Chris Tang – RTHK
Secretary for Security Chris Tang has commented on the severity of the sentences handed down in the city's largest national security case so far. The High Court sentenced 45 people for conspiracy to commit...
Seven Sentenced Over 2019 Bomb Plot: Latest Updates and Details
Seven individuals have been sentenced in connection with a 2019 bomb plot in Hong Kong, with the mastermind receiving more than 23 years in jail. The group, known as the "Dragon Slaying Brigade," was...
Hong Kong National Security Law: Yearlong Crackdown Explained
More than six months have passed since Hong Kong implemented new security legislation, known as Article 23. Recently, the courts heard the first legal challenge against it by an inmate who was denied early...
Hong Kong Activist Chow Hang-tung Denied Access to Overseas Witnesses in National Security Case
A Hong Kong court recently made a decision to prevent activist Chow Hang-tung from calling on overseas witnesses to testify virtually in her national security trial. This decision came shortly after the enactment of...
Hong Kong National Security Committee Denies Prisoner’s Early Release – Court Update
Hong Kong's national security committee has made a decision regarding a prisoner's early release for good behavior in jail. The High Court heard that Ma Chun-man, who is serving a five-year sentence for inciting...
Hong Kong’s National Security Crackdown: A Detailed Overview of Month 51
A Hong Kong court sentenced two journalists for sedition in September, marking the 51st month since the implementation of the national security law. This was the first case against media workers since the territory's...
New National Security Gallery Draws Crowds in Dozens – RTHK
Dozens of people gathered in front of the Hong Kong Museum of History on Wednesday morning, eager to be among the first to visit the new National Security Exhibition Gallery. The gallery, located on...