Hong Kong activists found guilty in landmark national security trial

Hong Kong on Friday convicted three pro-democracy activists for inciting subversion of state power, in a case brought under a national security law introduced by China. The trio were accused of encouraging others to overthrow the government, marking one of the first trials to test the scope of the controversial legislation. The court’s decision underscores Beijing’s tightening grip over the city’s legal system, which has drawn international scrutiny since the law’s enactment in 2020. Sentencing is expected at a later date.