Sentencing of Hong Kong’s Pro-Democracy Activists Draws Global Attention
The Hong Kong court is set to deliver sentences to 45 activists, including notable figures like Joshua Wong and Benny Tai, who were charged under the controversial national security law imposed by China. The group, known as the Hong Kong 47, faced accusations of subversion for organizing a primary aimed at selecting opposition candidates for the Legislative Council elections in 2020. The upcoming sentences highlight the ongoing crackdown on pro-democracy movements in Hong Kong.