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10 of 12 activists tried for fleeing Hong Kong by boat plead guilty

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Hong Kong, Dec 28 (EFE), (Camera: n: Miguel Candela).- Ten of the 12 young Hongkongers captured at sea by Chinese coast guards after fleeing Hong Kong by boat plead guilty during their trial Monday at a court in Shenzhen, mainland China.The trial began at 14.30 Shenzhen time (04.30 GMT) on Monday and concluded four hours later, according to the Yantian District People's Court on its website.Chu Hoi-dick, a former lawmaker who has been assisting the families of the detainees, told Hong Kong broadcaster RTHK his understanding was that “there should be no one denying their charges.”FOOTAGE OF RELATIVES OF THE DETAINEES.

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