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Hong Kong jails three more young activists

Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee, shown here delivering a policy address at the Legislative Council on Oct 19, has said it is incorrect to claim that the city prosecutes “speech crimes”. (Reuters Photo)


Three young Hong Kong activists were jailed on Saturday under the Beijing-imposed national security law, in the latest case of authorities taking a hardline approach toward political speech.

The activists from the now-disbanded group Student Politicism, aged 19 to 21, were accused of making speeches and handing out leaflets urging the public to overthrow the Chinese communist regime.

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