Former Hong Kong lawmaker denies abetting criminal activity in mainland China
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Former Hong Kong lawmaker Lee Cheuk-yan is on trial for allegedly inciting subversion under the Beijing-imposed national security law. Lee, along with former vice-chairwoman Chow Hang-tung, are accused of inciting others to topple the mainland's communist rule through their advocacy as part of the Hong Kong Alliance in Support of Patriotic Democratic Movements of China. Prosecutors challenged Lee's claim that he had no intention of inciting subversion when he called for an end to "one-party dictatorship." Lee denies abetting criminal activity and accuses Beijing of levelling false charges. The Alliance, known for its annual Tiananmen Square vigil, disbanded in September 2021 after the event was banned. If convicted, Lee and Chow face up to 10 years in jail.
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