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Activists Fight Subversion Charges, Claim Free Speech Rights

3/10/2026

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Lawyers for Tiananmen vigil activists Lee Cheuk-yan and Chow Hang-tung seek acquittals on subversion charges.
They argue prosecutors misinterpreted China's constitution.
They say the slogan "an end to one-party rule" is protected by Hong Kong's freedom of expression.
Chow contends the Chinese constitution cannot be directly applied in Hong Kong, while prosecutors cite the national security law.
The court will decide whether expert testimony is needed, as the trial continues.

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Lawyers for Tiananmen vigil activists Lee Cheuk-yan and Chow Hang-tung seek acquittals on subversion charges.
They argue prosecutors misinterpreted China's constitution.
They say the slogan "an end to one-party rule" is protected by Hong Kong's freedom of expression.
Chow contends the Chinese constitution cannot be directly applied in Hong Kong, while prosecutors cite the national security law.
The court will decide whether expert testimony is needed, as the trial continues.