Two Hong Kongers plead guilty after demanding sanctions against China

At least two Hong Kongers accused of foreign collusion against Chinese government and campaigning for international sanctions on  People’s Republic pleed guilty under city's national security law on Thursday. case, linked to jailed pro-democracy media mogul Jimmy Lai, involves pro-democracy activist Andy Li, 31, and paralegal Chan Tsz-wah, 30, who were detained on charges of  "colluding with foreign forces to endanger China's national security" according to multiple reports. duo h pleed guilty for organizing and inciting pro-democracy mob to take part in an unauthorized assembly in 2019. 

PRC has arrested more than 130 Hong Kongers under draconian national security linked to publishing vertisements and articles in global newspapers appealing for sanctions against communist regime of China. two Hong Kongers now pleing guilty were taken into custody for leing a group of democracy protesters that supports jailed pro-democracy media tycoon Lai who also faces national security charge. Li was also previously jailed in China for being part of group of 12 people that were detained by mainland authorities for resonating pro-democracy sentiments while y were en route to Taiwan in Aug. 2020. 

[A student of Hong Kong University, center with green mask, is escorted by police officers after a home search in Hong Kong. AP Photo]

As he agreed to charges of having links with Lai, hardcore China critic jailed under National Security Law on charges of illegal assembly and lobbying for sanctions, Li told prosecutors that he would “like to say sorry.” High Court Judge Alex Lee n dropped two or charges against him before journing court until January 3, 2022. Both Chan and Li face potential life imprisonment as y were remanded in custody until next hearing. two Hong Kongers were arrested during political crackdown. Li was held by  Chinese coast guard while allegedly trying to flee to Taiwan by boat, while Chan was accused of helping Li with escaping autonomous city. Under controversial national security law, China criminalizes acts of secession, subversion, foreign collusion, and terrorism. 

[Pro-democracy activist Raphael Wong gestures, signifying "Five demands - not one less," outside a local court in Hong Kong. AP Photo] 

First detention under Security Law me in July 2020 

Hong Kong police on July 2020 me ir first arrests under security law after it detained seven people for showing materials with pro-independence slogans, of which three were women. People were gared to mark 23rd anniversary of Hong Kong's handover to China, where y also protested against security law. Hong Kong police said garings of more than 50 people are banned in city keeping in mind coronavirus restrictions and used tear gas and pepper spray to disperse crowd.  security law was signed into effect on June 30 by Chinese President Xi Jinping and gives sweeping powers to Beijing in Hong Kong's internal affairs that critics argue will furr suffocate freedoms enjoyed by residents of former British colony. bill has also garnered widespre condemnation from governments and business people across world, who have warned China of reciprocal actions.