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  14 pro-democracy activists convicted in Hong Kong's biggest national security case, face life term

  World | May 30, 2024 9:07 IST

  At least 47 pro-democracy activists were prosecuted in 2021 for their involvement in unofficial primaries, under Beijing's draconian national security law. The law has been used to effectively wipe out public dissent and crush political opposition since the massive 2019 anti-government protests.

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  Hong Kong police arrests 10 for 'colluding with foreign forces' to support pro-democracy activists

  World | August 10, 2023 16:09 IST

  The newly arrested persons, involving four men and six women, are suspected of using a now-defunct fund to provide financial support for pro-democracy activists who have been either arrested or fled Hong Kong.

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  Four arrested in Hong Kong for colluding with pro-democracy activists to 'endanger national security

  World | July 06, 2023 14:08 IST

  Hong Kong's Chief Executive John Lee has announced bounties of 1 million Hong Kong dollars for information leading to arrest of eight pro-democracy activists living abroad.

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  Australian PM slams China-controlled Hong Kong administration for targeting pro-democracy activists

  World | July 05, 2023 10:33 IST

  The Australian Prime Minister also spoke against Australian journalist Cheng Lei's detention in Beijing, saying she was being held without proper process. Cheng has been detained in a Chinese prison since 2020 and stood trial last year without any verdict in sight.

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  Religions unite to protest with holy water and incense in Hong Kong

  World | October 30, 2014 13:19 IST

  Hong Kong: Pro-democracy activists have built a small church and a Buddhist temple with rubble and recycled material in the Hong Kong streets occupied by the "Umbrella Movement", reflecting the influence of religion in the