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Hong Kong court hears final arguments in the trial of Tiananmen vigil organizers - Toronto Star
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The case concerns a group of activists who were arrested for organizing a candlelight vigil to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the 1989 protests in Beijing's Tiananmen Square.
The trial has been closely watched by human rights groups and democracy advocates who see it as an indicator of Hong Kong’s legal independence from China. The organizers are facing charges that could result in up to seven years in prison if convicted.
During the final arguments, the prosecution emphasized the defendants' actions were "disturbing public order" and "inciting hatred against the government." They argued …
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