Hong Kong Prosecutes 47 Democrats

null By The Editorial BoardNov. 29, 2023 6:41 pm ETMain Street: Hong Kong’s Jimmy Lai goes to jail—and Pope Francis says nothing. (12/07/20) Images: Reuters/Zuma Press Composite: Mark KellyClosing arguments began Wednesday in the largest national-security trial since the Hong Kong government began its crackdown on pro-democracy voices. Forty-seven individuals are charged with “conspiracy to commit subversion” because of unofficial primaries they organized for the 2020 Legislative Council elections. The truth is that the Hong Kong legal system is really on trial.Of the 47, 31 have already pleaded guilty, including law professor and primary organizer Benny Tai and internationally known activist Joshua Wong. But they won’t be sentenced until the trial ends. The remaining 16 have pleaded not guilty.Copyright ©2023 Dow Jones & Company, Inc. All Rights Reserved. 87990cbe856818d5eddac44c7b1cdeb8Sponsored OffersTurboTax: Save up to $15 with TurboTax coupon 2023The Motley Fool: Epic Bundle -

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Nov. 29, 2023 6:41 pm ET

Main Street: Hong Kong’s Jimmy Lai goes to jail—and Pope Francis says nothing. (12/07/20) Images: Reuters/Zuma Press Composite: Mark Kelly

Closing arguments began Wednesday in the largest national-security trial since the Hong Kong government began its crackdown on pro-democracy voices. Forty-seven individuals are charged with “conspiracy to commit subversion” because of unofficial primaries they organized for the 2020 Legislative Council elections. The truth is that the Hong Kong legal system is really on trial.

Of the 47, 31 have already pleaded guilty, including law professor and primary organizer Benny Tai and internationally known activist Joshua Wong. But they won’t be sentenced until the trial ends. The remaining 16 have pleaded not guilty.