Tiananmen Square Vigil Organizers Convicted of 'Inciting Subversion' in Hong Kong The conviction of two former organizers of Hong Kong's Tiananmen Square vigil, Lee Cheuk yan and Chow Hang tung, is a stark reminder that Beijing's grip on its territories extends far beyond borders.
The pair, who once mobilized tens of thousands to commemorate the 1989 crackdown, now face up to 10 years in prison for "inciting subversion" under China imposed law.
The erosion of freedom of expression in Hong Kong has been a gradual process, dating back to its return to Chinese rule in 1997.