Foreign governments and activists criticize Hong Kong security law verdicts. China defends them - New Delhi Times - India's Only International Newspaper

The conviction of 14 pro-democracy activists Thursday in Hong Kong drew condemnation from human rights groups and expressions of concern from foreign governments. China, which authored the 2020 national security law used to prosecute the activists, backed Hong Kong authorities. The former British colony is part of China but has its own governing and judicial…

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