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First person charged under HK security law found guilty of terrorism, inciting secession

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The first person charged under Hong Kong's national security law was found guilty on Tuesday of terrorism and inciting secession in a landmark case with long-term implications for how the legislation reshapes the city's common law traditions.

Added on the 27/07/2021 13:34:42 - Copyright : France 24 EN

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