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sedition

[si-dish-uhn] / sɪˈdɪʃ ən /


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In late 2021, prominent online outlet Stand News also shut down, and its former editor-in-chief Chung Pui-kuen eventually received a 21-month jail sentence for sedition.

From Barron's • Feb. 11, 2026

Third, retired officers can be court-martialed for sedition.

From Slate • Jan. 13, 2026

The 156-day trial over two years revolved around three charges: two counts under the Beijing-imposed national-security law of colluding with foreign forces, and one count of sedition.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 15, 2025

The music video quickly went viral on YouTube and authorities considered charging him with sedition, but did not proceed after he made a public apology and removed the clip.

From BBC • Nov. 5, 2025

‘Let’s see what sort of sedition this rogue is bringing in among His Majesty’s loyal troops.’

From "Johnny Tremain" by Esther Hoskins Forbes




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