Dozens of pro-democracy activists charged in Hong Kong


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Dozens of pro-democracy activists charged in Hong Kong 01:30 PM Authorities reportedly charged 47 pro-democracy demonstrators in Hong Kong on Sunday in the largest opposition crackdown under Chinese national security laws. According to Reuters , the demonstrators were charged with conspiracy to commit subversion. They are accused of taking part in an unofficial primary election last summer that sought to find the strongest candidates for a legislative council election, the news service noted. Sam Cheung, a Hong Kong activist, reported to a local police station on Sunday, Reuters reported, adding that he was arrested on Jan. 6 along with 54...