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Lee Cheuk-yan, Chow Hang-tung: The activists behind Hong Kong's Tiananmen vigils

Two Hong Kong activists were convicted of inciting subversion under the national security law. Lee Cheuk-yan and Chow Hang-tung led vigils commemorating the Tiananmen Square crackdown. Their convictions highlight the erosion of freedoms in the territory. Lee brought donations to Beijing and was detained upon return. Chow, a Cambridge graduate, faced charges for seditious posts online.

21 Aug 2026 8:00 am