sedition
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Lai was also convicted on the lesser charge of violating Hong Kong’s sedition law.
Police have reportedly detained a man, who was part of a group petitioning for an independent inquiry, for suspected sedition on Saturday.
From BBC
Kwan was reportedly arrested by Hong Kong national security police on suspicion of sedition.
From BBC
Separately, police reportedly detained a 24-year-old man on suspicion of sedition on Saturday.
From BBC
The former British colony passed an additional, homegrown security law last year, which strengthened penalties for sedition and created five new categories of crimes.
From Barron's
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