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Hong Kong's largest-ever national security trial begins final arguments Wednesday, more than 1,000 days after the case against 47 democracy activists under the Beijing-imposed law began. IMAGES
Veteran pro-democracy activists arrive at a Hong Kong court to receive their sentences after being convicted for their roles in organising and participating in one of the biggest democracy protests that had engulfed the city in 2019. IMAGES
Hong Kong, Mar 2 (EFE/EPA).- Hong Kong pro-democracy activists were brought back to court for bail hearing Tuesday morning after the court adjourned the trial overnight when one of the dissidents collapsed and had to be sent to the hospital.Joshua Wong and Benny Tai had to spend the night in the Lai Chi Kok Reception Centre, one of the largest prisons in Hong Kong, before being brought back to the court early Tuesday morning. Police have charged 47 pro-democracy activists with conspiracy to subvert state powers under the National Security Law. The group of arrestees comprises most of the 55 people arrested in January 2021 under the national security law over primary elections held in July 2020. (Camera: JEROME FAVRE).B-ROLL OF THE EXTERIOR OF THE LAI CHI KOK RECEPTION CENTER IN HONG KONG, CHINA.FOOTAGE SHOT ON MONDAY MARCH 1ST, 2021.
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.
Hong Kong, Nov 30 (EFE / EPA) .- (Camera: Jerome Favre) Pro-democracy protesters demonstrated in Hong Kong on Monday to demand the release of the 12 dissidents arrested 100 days ago when they were allegedly trying to flee from Hong Kong to Taiwan on a speedboat.FOOTAGE OF THE PROTEST.
U.S. President Barack Obama attends an outdoor arrival ceremony in heavy rain, as the first sitting U.S. president to visit Laos. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).