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Hong Kong man admits promoting pro-Taiwan party and anti-CCP messages

A 23-year-old Hong Kong man, Chan Ho-hin, has pleaded guilty to inciting subversion by promoting a pro-Taiwan political party and disseminating anti-Communist messages. He used social media, leaflets, and letters to advocate for the Revive the Republic of China Freedom Party and called for an uprising to overthrow the Chinese Communist Party. Chan also shared content related to the banned protest song "Glory to Hong Kong," referring to it as the city's anthem under the rule of the Republic of China. AI

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Hong Kong man admits promoting pro-Taiwan party and anti-CCP messages

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Brian Wong ·

    Hong Kong man pleads guilty to subversive promotion of pro-Taiwan party

    A Hong Kong man has pleaded guilty to inciting subversion under the national security law for promoting a pro-Taiwan party and disseminating anti-Communist messages in 2024 and last year. The District Court heard on Thursday that Chan Ho-hin, a 23-year-old waiter, had proclaimed …