Hong Kong national security law: Tiananmen Square vigil activists refuse bail, saying liberty in exchange…


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Two leaders of the group behind Hong Kong’s annual Tiananmen Square vigil have decided to stay in prison despite being granted bail ahead of a national security law trial, saying they will not comply with conditions that restrict their freedom of speech. Acting chief magistrate Peter Law Tak-chuen on Friday granted temporary release to five former executive members of the Hong Kong Alliance in Support of Patriotic Democratic Movements of China, who were jointly accused of failing to provide information for a police investigation. Former vice-chairwoman Chow Hang-tung, and standing committee members Leung Kam-wai, Tsui Hon-kwong, Tang Ngok-kwan and Chan...