Hong Kong's Tiananmen activists sentenced to up to seven years in prison
Hong Kong used to be one of the only places in Chinese territory where people could gather to mark the 1989 crackdown.
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Notable Quotes
"I cannot imagine that he has to spend another three years in jail, it is really unacceptable."
— Elizabeth Tang , Other
"Do not lose heart. And above all, do not feel guilty."
— Medina , Other
"prepared to be arrested and willing to pay the price for fighting for democracy."
— Chow Hang-tung , Activist
Key People
Albert Ho is a Hong Kong activist who previously served as a prominent political figure.
Chow Hang-tung is a Hong Kong activist and lawyer known for her role in organizing Tiananmen vigils.
Elizabeth Tang is Lee Cheuk-yan's wife who expressed sadness over her husband's sentencing.
Lee Cheuk-yan is a Hong Kong activist and former lawmaker involved in organizing vigils for the Tiananmen Square crackdown.
Medina is Chow Hang-tung's mother, who addressed the crowd after the court verdict.
Volker Türk is the UN human rights chief.
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Hong Kong used to be one of the only places in Chinese territory where people could gather to mark the 1989 crackdown.
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