Hong Kong court rejects appeal in landmark 'Hong Kong 47' subversion case

Reuters
2026.02.23 03:10
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Hong Kong’s Court of Appeal has rejected an appeal by 12 pro-democracy activists in a significant national security case related to a subversion conspiracy. This case, known as the 'Hong Kong 47', involved the mass arrest of leading pro-democracy figures in early 2021, resulting in sentences ranging from 4 to 10 years for most, with only two acquittals. Critics argue this highlights the ongoing crackdown on dissent in the city.