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Hong Kong Court Convicts Protest Leaders | Duluth News

Hong Kong’s courts just handed down a landmark verdict in a national security case, convicting two former Tiananmen Square vigil organizers — a move seen as a stark warning about the future of public dissent in the city. Enacted after the 2020 crackdown, the national security law now looms large over any form of protest, reshaping how Hong Kong citizens gather and speak out. While human rights advocates condemn it as an assault on freedom, authorities insist it’s vital for social stability. With appeals looming and global attention focused, this ruling marks another pivotal moment in Hong…

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