Hong Kong Alliance in Support of the Democratic Patriotic Movements of China

The Hong Kong Alliance in Support of the Democratic Patriotic Movements of China was a prominent civil society group in Hong Kong. It was widely known for organizing the annual candlelight vigils in Victoria Park to commemorate the 1989 Tiananmen Square crackdown. The organization also operated the June 4 Museum, dedicated to the pro-democracy movement. Recently, the Alliance has become newsworthy due to legal proceedings against its former leaders. Several key figures, including Lee Cheuk-yan and Chow Hang-tung, have faced trials and sentencing related to their roles in organizing the Tiananmen vigils and their alleged involvement with the Alliance. These legal actions reflect a broader crackdown on dissent in Hong Kong following the implementation of national security laws. The group's activities and the subsequent legal challenges highlight the shrinking space for political expression and remembrance of sensitive historical events in the city, underscoring its current significance in the ongoing political landscape of Hong Kong.