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Court upholds jailing of 12 activists in 'Hong Kong 47' subversion case - Reuters

Court upholds jailing of 12 activists in 'Hong Kong 47' subversion case - Reuters

Court upholds jailing of 12 activists in 'Hong Kong 47' subversion case Reuters

February 23, 2026 at 03:14 AM Original source
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Notable Quotes

"The scheme was conceived, advocated and pursued by [Tai] as a ‘constitutional mass destruction weapon’ for the purpose of toppling the constitutional order in Hong Kong."

— Benny Tai , Academic

"What crimes have they committed?"

— Chan Po-ying , Activist

"By failing to overturn these wrongful convictions and sentences today, the court has missed a critical opportunity to correct this mass injustice."

— Fernando Cheung , Activist

""The outcome was absurd and that judges presumed that the defendants wanted to subvert state power.""

— Chan Po-ying , Activist

""The court had missed a critical opportunity to correct this mass injustice.""

— Fernando Cheung , Activist

Key People

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12 pro-democracy activistsActivistLeft

A group of activists involved in pro-democracy movements in Hong Kong.

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Benny TaiAcademicLean Left

A legal scholar accused of orchestrating pro-democracy primaries in Hong Kong.

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Benny Tai Yiu-tingActivistLeft

Benny Tai Yiu-ting is a legal scholar and activist known for his involvement in pro-democracy movements in Hong Kong.

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Chan Po-yingActivistLean Left

Chan Po-ying is the wife of activist Leung Kwok-hung and a supporter of the pro-democracy movement.

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Clarisse Yeung Suet-yingActivistLeft

Clarisse Yeung Suet-ying is an activist involved in Hong Kong's pro-democracy initiatives.

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Claudia MoPoliticianLean Left

A veteran opposition lawmaker in Hong Kong.

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Fernando CheungActivistLeft

Fernando Cheung is a spokesman for Amnesty International Hong Kong Overseas.

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Gordon NgActivist

Gordon Ng is an Australian citizen and pro-democracy activist detained in Hong Kong.

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Gordon Ng Ching-hangActivistLeft

Gordon Ng Ching-hang is an activist involved in the Hong Kong democracy movement.

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Gwyneth HoActivist

A former journalist and activist who sought to overturn her conviction.

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Gwyneth Ho Kwai-lamActivistLeft

Gwyneth Ho Kwai-lam is a political activist active in pro-democracy activities in Hong Kong.

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Helena WongPoliticianLean Left

An opposition lawmaker in Hong Kong.

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Helena Wong Pik-wanActivistLeft

Helena Wong Pik-wan is a political activist involved in the primary election scheme.

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Joshua WongActivistLean Left

A prominent pro-democracy activist in Hong Kong.

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Kalvin Ho Kai-mingActivistLeft

Kalvin Ho Kai-ming is an activist participating in movements against the Hong Kong government's policies.

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Kwok Ka-kiPoliticianLean Left

An opposition lawmaker in Hong Kong.

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Lam Cheuk-tingActivistLeft

Lam Cheuk-ting is a political activist who participated in the 'primary election' scheme.

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Lawrence LauActivist

A barrister and democracy activist who was acquitted in the case.

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Lawrence Lau Wai-chungAcademic

Lawrence Lau Wai-chung is a barrister and academic who was acquitted in the subversion case.

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Lee Yue-shunOther

Lee Yue-shun is a former district councilor who was acquitted in the subversion case.

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Leung Kwok-hungPoliticianLean Left

A veteran opposition lawmaker in Hong Kong, popularly known as 'Long Hair'.

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Owen ChowActivist

An activist who challenged both his conviction and sentence.

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Owen Chow Ka-shingActivistLeft

Owen Chow Ka-shing is a political activist involved in Hong Kong's opposition movement.

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Penny WongPoliticianLeft

Penny Wong is Australia's Minister for Foreign Affairs.

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Prince Wong Ji-yuetActivistLeft

Prince Wong Ji-yuet is a political activist active in Hong Kong's opposition efforts.

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Raymond Chan Chi-chuenActivistLeft

Raymond Chan Chi-chuen is an activist involved in the Hong Kong pro-democracy movement.

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Tat Cheng Tat-hungActivistLeft

Tat Cheng Tat-hung is known for his activism in Hong Kong's political landscape.

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Winnie Yu Wai-mingActivistLeft

Winnie Yu Wai-ming is recognized for her participation in Hong Kong's pro-democracy protests.

All Coverage

Reutersvia rss

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The Washington Postvia ai

A Hong Kong court dismissed all appeals in the city's largest national security case, maintaining convictions and sentences for pro-democracy activists.

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Yahoo! Newsvia ai 2 quotes 2 persons

Hong Kong's Court of Appeal rejected an appeal by 12 pro-democracy activists and upheld their jail terms in a national security case.

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AOLvia ai

A Hong Kong court dismissed appeals from 12 pro-democracy activists, upholding their convictions and sentences in a significant national security case.

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China Daily Hong Kongvia ai

The High Court dismissed appeals from 12 individuals convicted for subversion related to an illegal 'primary' of the legislative election in 2020.

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The Japan Timesvia ai

A Hong Kong court upheld the convictions and jail terms of 12 pro-democracy activists in a national security case that critics say highlights the city's crackdown on dissent.

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The Independentvia ai 1 quote 1 person

A Hong Kong court dismissed appeals from 12 pro-democracy activists, upholding their convictions and sentences in a significant national security case.

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Malay Mailvia ai 2 quotes 2 persons

A Hong Kong court upheld the convictions of 12 pro-democracy activists in the 'Hong Kong 47' national security case, dismissing their appeals.

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