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Hong Kong crackdown continues with new convictions, increased harassment

Two civil rights advocates were convicted Friday of national security crimes, while local clergy warn of increased harassment of Church officials.

The Pillar
Aug 21, 2026
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Two civil rights advocates were convicted Friday of national security crimes by a special court in Hong Kong, and now face up to a decade in prison. The convictions come as local clergy warn of increased harassment of Church officials in the territory.

Image credit: Hong Kong government.

Chow Hang-tung and Lee Cheuk-yan were convicted of incitement to sub…

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