Hong Kong men admit secession conspiracy over pro-independence group

Two men in Hong Kong have pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit secession for their involvement with a pro-independence group. The group, the Taiwan-based Hong Kong Democratic Independence Union, advocates for Hong Kong's liberation from mainland Chinese rule and seeks international recognition for a self-proclaimed "Hong Kong Parliament." The defendants claimed they joined the group out of curiosity or to seek asylum in Canada, with their defense lawyers citing autism as an influencing factor. AI

RANK_REASON Legal case involving individuals charged under national security law for association with a pro-independence group.

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• Alan Keung Ka-wai
• Canada
• Chan Tai-sum
• Hong Kong
• Hong Kong Democratic Independence Union
• Ng Chi-tung
• Safeguarding National Security Ordinance

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