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The Hong Kong government is considering banning the city’s biggest opposition alliance, the Civil Human Rights Front (CHRF). Set up 19 years ago to oppose a proposed anti-subversion law in 2002, the cross-political group organised many of the pro-democracy demonstrations in the city, including the 2019 mass protests and the annual July 1 marches. That was until the Covid-19 pandemic halted most large gatherings and Beijing imposed a national security law in Hong Kong. Front convenor Figo Chan Ho-wun is among 10 people who face possible jail terms after pleading guilty to taking part in an unauthorised assembly on October 1, 2019, China's National Day. Chan spoke to the Post about his journey with the organisation, and as potentially the last Front convenor, he expressed faith in Hong Kong people, encouraging them to keep fighting for democracy even if the group is disbanded.
Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai Chee-ying and veteran barrister Martin Lee along with seven other former legislators were given jail sentences at West Kowloon Court on April 16, 2021, over their role in the 2019 anti-government demonstrations. They were charged with organising and taking part in unauthorised assemblies. Lai was sentenced to 14 months while Lee was given an 11-month suspended sentence. Seven other former lawmakers, most of whom are prominent figures from the city’s opposition camp, were jailed for between eight and 18 months, respectively. The court decided to suspend Lee’s sentence due to his advanced age, along with three other former legislators.
Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai Chee-ying and veteran barrister Martin Lee along with seven other former legislators were given jail sentences at West Kowloon Court on April 16, 2021, over their role in the 2019 anti-government demonstrations. They were charged with organising and taking part in unauthorised assemblies. Lai was sentenced to 14 months while Lee was given an 11-month suspended sentence. Seven other former lawmakers, most of whom are prominent figures from the city’s opposition camp, were jailed for between eight and 18 months, respectively. The court decided to suspend Lee’s sentence due to his advanced age, along with three other former legislators.
Hong Kong children’s wear brand Chickeeduck is facing difficulties manufacturing its products in mainland China. Owner Herbert Chow says his products have been seized by mainland authorities for “advocating violence”. After expressing support for anti-government protesters in Hong Kong, he has been accused by netizens on Chinese social media platform Weibo of being a “traitor”. Chow is now looking to have his products manufactured in Southeast Asia.
Hong Kong children’s wear brand Chickeeduck is facing difficulties manufacturing its products in mainland China. Owner Herbert Chow says his products have been seized by mainland authorities for “advocating violence”. After expressing support for anti-government protesters in Hong Kong, he has been accused by netizens on Chinese social media platform Weibo of being a “traitor”. Chow is now looking to have his products manufactured in Southeast Asia.