Two former Hong Kong lawmakers pleaded guilty on Tuesday to protest-related charges punishable by up to five years in prison. They, and seven other pro-democracy figures – including media tycoon Jimmy Lai and “father of democracy” Martin Lee – appeared in court over a mass demonstration in August 2019. At West Kowloon Magistrates’ Court, Au … Continue reading Two Hong Kong ex-lawmakers plead guilty to protest-related charges as case against high-profile democrats to open