Posted on 02/28/2021 3:30:04 AM PST by Oldeconomybuyer
Sam Cheung, a young activist and a participant in an unofficial primary election last summer, was charged after reporting to a local police station, dressed in a black mask and accompanied by his wife.
“Hong Kongers have a really tough time these days,” he told reporters before entering the station. “I hope everyone won’t give up on Hong Kong ... (and) fight on.”
Cheung was arrested in a dawn raid along with more than 50 other democrats on Jan. 6 in the largest national security operation since the law’s passage last June.
They were accused of organising and participating in an unofficial “primary election” last July aimed at selecting the strongest candidates for a legislative council election.
The Hong Kong police said in a statement they had laid a charge against 47 persons with the single count. They will appear in court tomorrow morning, the statement added.
The sweeping national security laws - seen by critics as a threat to Hong Kong’s freedoms and autonomy - punish acts of subversion, secession, collusion with foreign forces and terrorism with possible life imprisonment.
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While it’s sad for the folks involved, at least it’s fun watching compromised CCP-USA leader Xiden twist in the wind as HK, Taiwan and Burma fall tighter into the CCPs orbit. Every detention, arrest or worse is on
the hands of those who voted for Xiden. No exceptions.
HK leaders said the National Security Law would only affect just a few people. However, they have used it to go after anyone that questions them or China. Just about every aspect of HK life has changed because of the law and more changes are coming.
Freedom loving people in Hong Kong and Taiwan should get the hell out while they can. The Butchers of Beijing know that they own Plugs (and Heels Up) and,as a result,they have big plans for both places.
Bet the democrats steal that statement national security law sounds just to good not to.
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