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70 Protest Cases Loom in Hong Kong Judiciary

1/21/2026

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Story summary
  • The Hong Kong Judiciary is processing approximately 70 cases related to the 2019 protests, as noted in its 2025 annual report, with most trials scheduled for 2026.
  • Media mogul Jimmy Lai, convicted of national security offenses, awaits sentencing.
  • Political commentator Wong Kwok-ngon faces charges for revealing details of a national security investigation, with his case moving to the District Court, where he could receive a seven-year prison sentence.
  • The new Article 23 law, enacted in 2024, has faced criticism for its broad and vague provisions.