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Hong Kong Court Convicts Activist's Father

A Hong Kong court convicted a man on Wednesday. He is the father of a US-based activist.

The activist is wanted by Hong Kong authorities. The father tried to move his daughter's money in Hong Kong.

He was charged under Hong Kong's new national security law. This was the first case brought under this law. The law was passed by Hong Kong itself.

Klear Note — Hong Kong passed its own national security law in 2024. The law targets activities like helping people wanted by authorities escape or hide money.

Key Terms 2
national security law
A law that punishes actions the government says threaten the country's safety.
US-based activist
A person who lives in the United States and works to change laws or policies.
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