Ng Chi-tung

Ng Chi-tung, a 25-year-old waiter, has been sentenced to up to three years and two months in prison by Hong Kong's District Court. He was convicted for his involvement in a secession plot with the Taiwan-based Hong Kong Democratic Independence Union, a pro-independence group. Ng, who has autism, admitted to joining the group, with reports suggesting his motivations included curiosity or seeking asylum in Canada. He was sentenced alongside courier Chan Tai-sum, 27, who also admitted to involvement. The case highlights the application of the Beijing-decreed national security law to individuals involved with groups advocating for Hong Kong's separation from Chinese sovereignty. Ng's sentencing is a recent development in the ongoing legal proceedings related to national security offenses in Hong Kong.