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Hong Kong National Security Police Arrest Six for Alleged Seditious Intent

Benita OrumabyBenita Oruma
May 28, 2024
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Hong Kong National Security Police Arrest Six for Alleged Seditious Intent
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Hong Kong national security police arrested six individuals across the city on Tuesday under a new security law for alleged seditious intent. Among those arrested is Chow Hang-tung, a prominent pro-democracy barrister currently imprisoned. Security Secretary Chris Tang stated that the six were suspected of using a Facebook page to “advocate hatred” against the Hong Kong and Chinese governments, as well as the judiciary.

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  • Targeting Prominent Figures
  • Historical Context
  • Legal Proceedings and Future Implications
  • Ongoing Legal Challenges
  • Bottom Line

Targeting Prominent Figures

Chow Hang-tung, detained since September 2021, is a notable figure among the arrested. These arrests mark the first enforcement actions under new national security laws passed by Hong Kong’s pro-Beijing legislature in March, which have faced international criticism for potentially undermining Hong Kong’s status as a global financial hub.

Historical Context

Hong Kong was handed back to China by Britain in 1997 under a “one country, two systems” formula guaranteeing certain freedoms, including freedom of speech, for 50 years. Despite this, a crackdown since 2020 has stifled dissent, shutting down liberal media outlets and NGOs. The Hong Kong and Chinese governments argue that the national security legislation has restored stability following the 2019 pro-democracy protests.

Legal Proceedings and Future Implications

The arrests come ahead of a landmark verdict expected this week from the city’s high court, which could determine the fate of 16 leading Hong Kong democrats accused of plotting against the government. Chow and the other five arrested are alleged to have used social media to incite illegal activities around a “sensitive date,” believed to be June 4, the anniversary of the Tiananmen Square crackdown.

Ongoing Legal Challenges

Chow is currently serving multiple jail terms, including those related to unauthorised assembly convictions for June 4 commemorations. The Alliance, a pro-democracy group formerly led by Chow, was forced to disband under the security crackdown, and its annual vigils were banned. Chow also faces charges of “incitement to subversion,” which could result in up to 10 years in prison.

Bottom Line

The latest arrests underscore the intensifying crackdown on dissent in Hong Kong, raising concerns about the erosion of freedoms guaranteed under the “one country, two systems” framework. As international scrutiny mounts, the city’s legal and political landscape continues to evolve under the stringent national security laws, significantly impacting Hong Kong’s global image and its residents’ civil liberties.

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Benita Oruma

Benita Oruma

Benita Oruma is a lawyer in training, a 400 level student in the university of Ibadan. She is a content writer with interest in corporate affairs and the marketplace.

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