Editors convicted of sedition in Hong Kong, face upto 2 years in jail

Hong Kong's court has convicted Chung Pui-kuen and Patrick Lam, editors of the defunct Stand News, for conspiracy to publish seditious articles. They face up to two years of imprisonment when sentenced on Sept. 26. This marks the first sedition conviction in media since 1997's handover, attracting international media critiques.

Aug 30, 2024 - 08:00

Editors convicted of sedition in Hong Kong, face upto 2 years in jail

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Hong Kong's court has convicted Chung Pui-kuen and Patrick Lam, editors of the defunct Stand News, for conspiracy to publish seditious articles. They face up to two years of imprisonment when sentenced on Sept. 26. This marks the first sedition conviction in media since 1997's handover, attracting international media critiques.