The Hong Kong 47 activists' mass sentencing marks a significant legal moment under Beijing's national security law, representing serious concerns about democracy and human rights in Hong Kong.
This unprecedented mass sentencing is viewed as part of a broader crackdown on dissent, following widespread protests in 2019 against the controversial extradition law.
Foreign governments and rights groups fear this ruling indicates a severe democratic backslide in Hong Kong, emphasizing a troubling trend towards increased authoritarian control.
Authorities claim the actions of the Hong Kong 47 amounted to plotting to overthrow the government, illustrating the escalating tensions between pro-democracy movements and the Beijing leadership.
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