47 Democracy Activists Charged Under Hong Kong 'Subversion' Law : NPR


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Mike Lam King-nam, who participated in the 2020 pro-democracy primary elections, gives a hug to his wife ahead of reporting to police on Sunday in Hong Kong. Anthony Kwan/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Anthony Kwan/Getty Images Mike Lam King-nam, who participated in the 2020 pro-democracy primary elections, gives a hug to his wife ahead of reporting to police on Sunday in Hong Kong. Anthony Kwan/Getty Images The Hong Kong government charged 47 democracy advocates Sunday with violating a national security law that prohibits "conspiracy to commit subversion." The activists were among a group of more than 50 people arrested...