Hong Kong jails Tiananmen vigil activists for national security
By The BriefBrief
A Hong Kong court sentenced Tiananmen vigil activists Lee Cheuk-yan, Chow Hang-tung and Albert Ho to jail terms of between five and seven years for national security crimes. The three have been in custody since they were charged in 2021, and their convictions under Hong Kong’s national security law drew condemnation.
WHO:Hong Kong court
WHAT:Sentenced Tiananmen vigil activists Lee Cheuk-yan, Chow Hang-tung and Albert Ho to prison terms for national security crimes.
WHEN:Sep 11, 2026
WHERE:Hong Kong
WHY:The sentences were imposed for national security crimes tied to the activists’ Tiananmen vigil activities and related calls.
