Chu Kai-pong, 27, was sentenced to 14 months in prison for wearing a t-shirt with a slogan tied to pro-democracy protests in Hong Kong, reflecting increased penalties under the national security law.
Authorities argued that the slogan he wore, 'Liberate Hong Kong, revolution of our times,' calls for Hong Kong's separation from China, a stance that violates Beijing's red lines.
This is the second time in less than a year that Chu has faced jail time for a provocative t-shirt, highlighting the escalating consequences for perceived acts of sedition.
With the new law, defendants can now face up to seven years in prison for seditious acts, which critics warn further erodes free speech rights in Hong Kong.
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