Hong Kong court upholds jailing of democracy campaigners

A Hong Kong appeals court has upheld the convictions and sentences of a dozen democracy campaigners jailed for subversion during the city's largest trial under a Beijing-imposed national security law.

23 Feb, 08:25 — 23 Feb, 08:31

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Why this matters

This story is significant as it underscores the ongoing erosion of Hong Kong's autonomy and civil liberties following the imposition of the national security law by Beijing. The upholding of these sentences reinforces the tightening grip of mainland China over the city's judicial system and political landscape, signaling a continued crackdown on dissent.

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Perspective Analysis

AI-generated comparison of how 2 sources cover this story

Both Le Monde and RTE News report on the Hong Kong appeals court upholding prison sentences for democracy campaigners, with coverage largely aligned on the core event. They both highlight the context of Beijing's control or the national security law, emphasizing the severity of the situation.

Coverage matrix

	le-monde	rte-news
Specific sentence ranges for the activists.
Explicit mention of 'subversion' as the charge and the event being the 'city's largest trial' under the national security law.

Covered Divergent Not mentioned

What sources agree on

A Hong Kong appeals court has upheld the convictions and sentences of democracy campaigners.
The individuals involved are described as pro-democracy activists or campaigners.
The legal action is related to Beijing's influence or a Beijing-imposed national security law.

Key claims2 agreed · 4 unverified

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The Hong Kong appeals court upheld prison sentences for democracy campaigners.

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The individuals are pro-democracy activists/campaigners.

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The sentences range from four years and two months to 10 years.

unverified·le-monde

The campaigners were jailed for subversion under a Beijing-imposed national security law.

unverified·rte-news

The ruling highlights the severity of Beijing's control.

unverified·le-monde

This was the city's largest trial under a national security law.

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Coverage gaps

Specific sentence ranges for the activists.

Reportedle-monde

Missingrte-news

Explicit mention of 'subversion' as the charge and the event being the 'city's largest trial' under the national security law.

Reportedrte-news

Missingle-monde

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How outlets covered this

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Hong Kong appeals court upholds prison sentences for 12 pro-democracy activists

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