cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/22187559
Summary
In Hong Kong’s largest national security trial, 45 pro-democracy activists were sentenced to jail terms ranging from four to ten years for their involvement in a 2020 primary election aimed at pushing pro-democracy goals.
The prosecution, criticized as politically motivated, found the primaries were an attempt to cause a constitutional crisis.
The case highlights the Beijing-led crackdown on dissent and political freedom in Hong Kong.
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At this point, I’m convinced that there’s some sort of unbroken pact, from dynasty to dynasty, government to government, regardless of peaceful or violent succession.
The pact is to never let Chinese people be free.
