Chan Ho-hin

Chan Ho-hin, a 23-year-old waiter from Hong Kong, has been sentenced to 28 months in prison for inciting subversion under the national security law. He pleaded guilty to promoting a pro-Taiwan party and disseminating anti-Communist Party messages. The court heard that Chan had expressed support for the Taiwanese government as the sole legitimate regime and encouraged Hongkongers to join the party. The judge acknowledged that Chan's intellectual disability had impacted his moral judgment. This case highlights the application of the national security law to individuals expressing political views deemed subversive, even with considerations for their mental condition. Chan's actions, which occurred in 2023 and 2024, have made him a subject of recent legal proceedings and public attention in Hong Kong.