Lee Cheuk-yan

Lee Cheuk-yan is a former Hong Kong lawmaker and prominent pro-democracy activist. He is currently on trial under Hong Kong's national security law for allegedly inciting subversion of state power. The charges stem from his role as a leader of the Hong Kong Alliance in Support of Patriotic Democratic Movements of China, the now-disbanded group that organized annual Tiananmen Square vigils. Prosecutors allege that Lee and other leaders incited others to overthrow the Communist Party of China by advocating for an end to one-party rule. Lee has denied the charges, arguing that his actions were a lawful exercise of rights and that he did not intend to incite subversion. He has also argued that China's one-party rule contradicts the country's constitution. The trial is considered a landmark case and is being closely watched as a key test of Hong Kong's national security law and its impact on freedom of expression and political dissent. Another activist, Albert Ho, has admitted guilt in the same case.