Chan Tai-sum

Chan Tai-sum, a 27-year-old courier, has been sentenced to 38 months in prison by Hong Kong's District Court for his involvement in a pro-independence group. He and another man, Ng Chi-tung, were found to be deeply involved in the Taiwan-based Hong Kong Democratic Independence Union, which aimed to separate Hong Kong from Chinese sovereignty. Both men pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit secession, a violation of the Beijing-decreed national security law. They reportedly stated they joined the group either out of curiosity or to seek asylum in Canada. The sentencing highlights the ongoing legal ramifications for individuals involved in secessionist activities in Hong Kong under the national security law.