Hong Kong Activists Convicted of Inciting Subversion for Tiananmen Vigil
Two prominent Hong Kong activists, Lee Cheuk-yan, 69, and Chow Hang-tung, 41, have been found guilty of 'incitement to subversion.' This verdict stems from their roles as leaders of the now-disbanded Hong Kong Alliance, which organized annual vigils commemorating the 1989 Tiananmen Square crackdown. The court determined that the activists intended to undermine the Chinese Communist Party by fostering hostility and division, primarily through the Alliance's slogan advocating for an 'end to one-party rule.' The trial, which began in January and spanned 24 days, concluded with a press summary stating that Lee and Chow 'incited other persons to organise, plan, commit or participate in acts by unlawful means with a view to subverting the state power.' A third defendant, former lawmaker Albert Ho, 74, pleaded guilty earlier. The conviction carries a maximum penalty of 10 years in jail, with sentencing to be determined at a later date. Public commemoration of the Tiananmen crackdown has been effectively banned in... 
