What to know about the trial of former Tiananmen vigil organisers before a verdict
What to know about the trial of former Tiananmen vigil organizers before a verdict
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What to know about the trial of former Tiananmen vigil organizers before a verdict
- Two former Hong Kong vigil organizers face charges of inciting subversion.
- Verdict anticipated on Friday; potential 10-year prison sentence if guilty.
- Trial viewed as test of Hong Kong's civil liberties and judicial independence.
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