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First Conviction Under Hong Kong's New Security Law for Wearing 'Seditious' T-Shirt on Monday

Sep 16, 2024, 03:30 AM

A Hong Kong resident has become the first person convicted under the city's new national security law after pleading guilty to sedition. The individual was charged for wearing a T-shirt with a protest slogan. The conviction, which occurred on Monday, marks a significant development in the enforcement of the controversial legislation, which has been criticized for curbing freedoms in the region.