14 Hong Kong Activists Convicted in Landmark Subversion Case

A Hong Kong court convicted 14 pro-democracy activists of subversion under a 2020 national security law imposed by Beijing, marking the city's largest national security case. The activists, including former lawmakers, were accused of attempting to paralyze the government through an unofficial primary election. The law has been criticized for stifling dissent and curbing civil liberties, despite government claims of restoring stability. Those convicted face up to life in prison, while others await sentencing or have pleaded guilty for potentially shorter terms.