Overview

• The activists were charged for organizing an unofficial primary election in 2020, aiming to secure a legislative majority.
• Critics argue the sentencing reflects a severe erosion of civil liberties and judicial independence in Hong Kong.
• International reactions include strong condemnations from foreign governments and human rights organizations.
• Beijing and Hong Kong authorities maintain that the national security law is crucial for the city's stability.
• The case has raised significant concerns about the feasibility of the 'one country, two systems' principle.