First conviction under Hong Kong's new national security law for wearing "seditious" T-shirt
- Posted on September 16, 2024
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First conviction under Hong Kong's new national security law for wearing "seditious" T-shirt
A Hong Kong man has pleaded guilty to sedition for wearing a T-shirt with a protest slogan, marking the first conviction under the city's new national security law. Chu Kai-pong was arrested in June and faces up to seven years in prison. The case highlights concerns over the law's impact on freedom of speech.
