Hong Kong court sentences 3 Tiananmen vigil organisers to prison in national security case

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What happened

Lee received a 7-year prison term and Chow was sentenced to 7 years and 3 months.

Both pleaded not guilty.Ho was given a lower sentence of 5 years and 2 months, partly because he pleaded guilty…

Key facts

  • Lee received a 7-year prison term and Chow was sentenced to 7 years and 3 months.
  • Both pleaded not guilty.Ho was given a lower sentence of 5 years and 2 months, partly because he pleaded guilty…
  • Reported by The Hindu and published Fri, 11 Sep 2026 06:29:47 UTC.

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