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Hong Kong releases first national security law convict and three others early

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Hong Kong has reportedly released four individuals convicted under its national security law, including the first person convicted under the legislation. Leon Tong, who was sentenced to nine years for inciting secession and terrorism after driving a motorcycle with a protest slogan into police, was among those granted early release. The releases follow high-profile convictions related to the national security law. AI

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Danny Mok ·

    Hong Kong’s first national security law convict among 4 released early, sources say

    The first person convicted in Hong Kong under the Beijing-imposed national security law and three others jailed in related high-profile cases have been released early, the South China Morning Post has learned. Sources said Tong Ying-kit, who was sentenced in July 2021 to nine yea…

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