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The next of 1,000 cuts: Hong Kong activists on trial

The Intelligence from The Economist

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Crackdown on Hong Kong Activists

This chapter examines the legal battles faced by prominent Hong Kong activists charged with organizing unauthorized assemblies amidst a backdrop of suppressed dissent following the 2019 protests. It highlights the government's efforts to stifle the pro-democracy movement through legal repression and the broader implications for civil liberties in the city.

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