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A jailed Hong Kong activist loses appeal over denial of early release under new security law

Dec. 06, 2024 04:56 AM EST

HONG KONG (AP) — A jailed Hong Kong activist lost his landmark legal challenge on Friday against the prison authorities' denial of early release under the new national security law. Ma Chun-man was serving a five-year term for inciting secession under a separate, Beijing-imposed...

Foreign governments criticize Hong Kong's sentencing of 45 activists. Beijing defends it

Nov. 19, 2024 17:01 PM EST

HONG KONG (AP) — Forty-five prominent activists in Hong Kong were sentenced to jail for up to 10 years on Tuesday, sparking criticism from foreign governments and rights groups. Beijing defended the decisions. The democracy advocates were among 47 people charged under a...