1989 Tiananmen Square crackdown

Two Hong Kong activists, Lee Cheuk-yan and Chow Hang-tung, have been found guilty of inciting subversion of state power. They organized annual vigils commemorating the 1989 Tiananmen Square crackdown, an event where the Chinese military suppressed pro-democracy protests. Their conviction under Hong Kong's national security law, introduced by Beijing, carries a potential sentence of up to 10 years in jail. The verdicts are significant as they highlight the ongoing suppression of dissent and historical remembrance related to the Tiananmen Square crackdown, even in Hong Kong. The trials underscore the shrinking space for political expression and commemoration in the city following the implementation of the national security law, demonstrating its impact on activism and free speech concerning sensitive historical events in China.