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Primary Election ︱ 47 people accused of conspiracy to subvert state power

2021-02-28T10:13:25.345Z


In January this year, the National Security Department of the police arrested more than 50 people who participated in the primary elections of the pro-democracy party last year. The relevant persons must report to the police station in advance today (28th), including the former associate professor of the Faculty of Law of the University of Hong Kong Dai Yiu Ting, and Tsuen Wan District Councillor Shun


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Written by: Lin Jian Zhou Lixi Wang Jieen Huang Yongyu Ouyang Dehao Huang Weilun Chen Xiwen Huang Yingjin Luo Jiaqing Yang Jialang Li Yinglin Cai Zhengbang Deng Yongzhong Chen Jiahui

2021-02-28 13:29

Last update date: 2021-02-28 18:06

In January this year, the National Security Department of the police arrested more than 50 people who participated in the pro-democracy primary elections last year. The relevant persons must report to the police station in advance today (28th), including the former associate professor of the Faculty of Law of the University of Hong Kong Dai Yiu Ting, the Tsuen Wan District Councillor Shun Aohui, and former legislator Ou Nuoxuan and others.

According to the news, 47 people were charged with subversion of state power, including social citizens Lian Cen Zijie, Liang Guoxiong, Civic Party Tan Wenhao, Democratic Party Lin Zhuoting, protesters Zou Jiacheng, Feng Dajun, Wang Baiyu and others were charged with subversion of state power. Everyone is not allowed. Bail and be brought to court tomorrow morning.

Eight people have not been prosecuted, including human rights lawyer Guan Shangyi, Democratic Party Tu Jinshen, Kuang Junyu, health service sector Li Guolin, Liu Kaiwen, Yuan Weijie, Li Zhirong, and social worker Andri.

According to the police, 47 persons arrested in January of this year were charged with "conspiracy to subvert state power" this afternoon (28th), including 39 men and 8 women, aged between 23 and 64.

All the above persons will be detained overnight and will appear in West Kowloon Magistracy after 11 am tomorrow (March 1).

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The Democratic Party Tu Jinshen has not been prosecuted.

(Photo by Ouyang Dehao)

Lin Jingnan admitted to the hospital suspected of being unwell

[17:00] Lin Jingnan, the founder of Abu Thai Lifestyle Department Store, accused of conspiracy to subvert state power, is now in the lobby of the emergency department of Prince of Wales Hospital, with two uniformed police guards nearby.

[16:56] Dai Yaoting’s lawyer, He Junren, walked out of the Ma On Shan Police Station at about 4:40 pm. He accused Dai and more than 40 other people of the charge filed by the National Security Office of the police for conspiracy to subvert state power and abuse The procedures of the Legislative Council, including the undifferentiated veto of the budget, forcing the Chief Executive to resign, and dissolving the Legislative Council, will appear in the West Kowloon Court at 9:30 tomorrow morning. Dai Yiu Ting will be sent to the Sha Tin Police Station later.

He Junren questioned that people who have studied the law also have difficulty understanding why related crimes are committed. He bluntly stated that the procedures of the Legislative Council are clearly written in the Basic Law, granting members to check and balance the executive body, and the relevant practices can be discussed by members. He believes that the key point lies in what is Abuse, the prosecution may later provide more evidence.

He You pointed out that Dai Yaoting had long been psychologically prepared, so he faced it calmly today.

[16:08] The Democratic Party, Tu Jinshen, left the Central Police Station at about 3:30 this afternoon, revealing that the time of bail was extended from the original April 8 to May 4.

He pointed out that the prosecution of the pro-democracy friends is "completely incomprehensible and unreasonable. There is no way to understand and use the same reason to explain clearly." But he reiterated that because he was on bail, the lawyer reminded him that it is not appropriate to explain and comment on the case.

Tu Xuhui pointed out that at present, Hong Kong people, those who are in politics or those who have withdrawn from politics, are in a difficult situation.

However, he believes that it is necessary to express opinions as much as possible on important matters in society, such as financial reserves and national security funds.

He also pointed out that he would discuss with his colleagues to go to the West Kowloon Court tomorrow to cheer up those prosecuted.

[15:20] Yuan Weijie was not charged. He left Tianxin Police Station at 3 o'clock in the afternoon and reported to the Police Station in May.

When asked if he was lucky not to be prosecuted, he said that "it is hard to say a word," and said to the rest of the accused comrades: "Take care, the sad days will pass."

[14:54] The Democratic Party’s Central Committee member Zhuang Ronghui stated that Lin Zhuoting was charged and will appear in the West Kowloon Magistracy at 9:30 tomorrow morning for the crime of "conspiring to subvert state power," and he is not allowed to bail.

[14:40] Wu Wenyuan stepped out of the Ngau Tau Kok Police Station at 2:40, saying that Tan Wenhao, like Liang Guoxiong and Cen Zijie, was accused of "conspiracy to subvert state power."

He pointed out that Liang Guoxiong was calm after he heard the news, and that the citizens were even prepared, and now only walking can be seen.

Cen Aohui, accompanied by his wife Yu Silang, reported to the Western Police Station.

(Photo by Zhang Haowei)

Cen Aohui and his newlyweds report to the office

[14:38] Newly married for more than a month, Tsuen Wan District Councillor Shun Aohui, accompanied by his wife Yu Silang, reported to the Western Police Station at 1:40 this afternoon.

Before entering the police station, he said that in the face of today's situation, the people of Hong Kong have already made a decision since 2019. He even pointed out that "history is no turning back. The decision is to continue to go down and face down."

Cen also encouraged his supporters to point out that no matter where they are in Hong Kong, or even overseas, they must not be worried or distressed.

He believes that the government is fully retaliating and suppressing Hong Kong democrats. "We have already made the decision not to bow to totalitarianism. I hope everyone will take this decision and let it go through the difficult days in the future."

[14:29] Labor Party Wu Miner was formally charged with "conspiracy to subvert state power."

In addition, local faction Zou Jiacheng has been prosecuted, Feng Dajun and Yuen Long District Councillor Wang Baiyu have also been formally charged.

[14:15] Chen Haohuan, the convener of the FDC, said that he received news that the former convener and social citizen Lian Cen Zijie was formally charged with "subversion of state power."

He appealed to Hong Kong citizens to come to the West Kowloon Magistracy at 9:30 tomorrow morning to support those arrested for participating in the primary election. He emphasized that they are also "brothers". Therefore, it is a very basic matter to go to the court to support "it is very basic. Hundreds of thousands of people, and the two million people who participated in the parade in June of the previous year, joined together to support the suppressed "brothers."

[14:10] Tseung Kwan O Police Station: Democratic Power Treasurer Guan Shangyi and former Legislative Council Member Fan Guowei reported to Tseung Kwan O Police Station.

[14:05] Li Yuxin, a member of the Eastern District of the Civic Party, arrived outside the Castle Peak Police Station in Tuen Mun at about 1:30. He is expected to become one of the accused, and he said that the worst plan is to be remanded immediately.

Li Yuxin said that although he was psychologically prepared to be prosecuted, he was suddenly required to report in advance and lost his budget in administrative work. He had to explain the work arrangements of the office and meet with friends in a short time.

He mentioned that he had a tattoo yesterday. The design was a puddle of water, which meant that water could find space in the slit, and he also hoped to accompany him through the days of being remanded.

Li Yuxin then bid farewell to his friends and family one by one, and hugged and prayed with his family members. He couldn't help but burst into tears. Then, accompanied by the Secretary-General of the Civic Party, Liang Jiashan, he entered the police station to report.

Lin Jingnan: The most worried wife once persuaded her family to leave Hong Kong

[14:01] Ma On Shan Police Station: Lin Jingnan, the founder of Abu Thai Lifestyle Department Store, reported to the Ma On Shan Police Station at about 1:50 pm.

Regarding whether it is possible to go out on bail tonight, and there is news that the police will prosecute the relevant person today, Lin Jingnan said that he has not much thoughts at the moment, and has been comforting his family for several days and reiterating that he has done nothing wrong. There is a clear conscience.

He also said that he loves his family very much, and he is most worried about his Thai wife. "I believe it is not my house owner. All Hong Kong people are worried. I don't know that something will happen next."

He yelled "Come on, Hong Kong people", forgetting that if one day even this sentence becomes forbidden, "I have nothing to say." Lin pointed out that he once persuaded his family to leave Hong Kong, but the family relied on each other and believed that even in prison , His wife will also wait for him.

Lin Jingnan, the founder of Abu Thai Lifestyle Department Store, hailed the slogan "Go Hong Kong people".

(Photo by Lu Yiming)

[14:00] Yau Ma Tei Police Station: The former convener of the FDC, Cham Zijie, the Democratic Party Huang Biyun, and the ADPL Shi Delai arrived at the Yau Ma Tei Police Station.

Cham Zijie and Huang Biyun met with reporters before entering the police station. During the anti-regulation incident, different factions had suspicions against each other and urged Hong Kong people to continue to adhere to the democratic movement.

Before entering the police station, Cen Zijie made a gesture symbolizing "the five major demands, one is indispensable."

Shi Delai arrived near two o'clock in the afternoon, did not accept questions or speak, and entered the police station with his lawyer.


[13:52] North Point Police Station: Eastern District Councillor Cheng Tat Hung arrived at the North Point Police Station. He said "Come on, come on" before entering the station.

At about 1 o'clock this afternoon, Zheng Dahong said in a post on his Facebook personal page, "Try your best to breathe and live well, not to lose your expectations of life."



[13:45] Ma On Shan Police Station: Dai Yaoting, who was in charge of organizing the primary election, arrived at the Ma On Shan Police Station. When asked about his mood and other questions, he only called "Wuchang Talk" and then walked into the police station.



[13:44] The Civic Party, Wenhao Tan, arrived at the scene and hugged Liang Guoxiong and Wu Wenyuan, the "long-haired" socialites, and went straight into the police station without making a speech.

[13:33] Yu Huiming, Chairman of the Staff Front of the Hospital Authority, and Lin Zhuoting, a former legislator of the Democratic Party, entered the Tianxin Police Station to report. Yu Huiming did not speak.

When asked what he said to Hong Kong people, Lin Cheuk-ting urged Hong Kong people to be calm, "Don't be swallowed up by fear!"



[13:30] Yau Ma Tei Police Station: Social resident Lian Cham Zijie and Democratic Party Huang Biyun arrived at Yau Ma Tei Police Station.

Cen Zijie said that he didn't know if he could step out of the police station again, thinking that society could not "trap 2 million people."

▼The first bail of the democrats after being arrested in January▼

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55 people who organized or participated in the primary elections of the democratic camp last year (including Huang Zhifeng and Tan Dezhi who are currently serving sentences or being returned for other crimes) were suspected of violating the "Subversion of State Power" in the "Minato National Security Act" on January 6. He was arrested for the crime and was subsequently released on bail.

A member of the Tsuen Wan District Councilor Shun Aohui, who was arrested, said earlier that they are expected to be formally charged.

Central and Western District Councillor Leung Hoang-wai said a few days ago that he is expected to be detained overnight and then taken to court on Monday.

According to past cases, many people prosecuted by the National Security Act, including Li Zhiying, the founder of Next Media, Zhong Hanlin, the former student convener of Dongyuan, and Tang Yingjie, the man who hit the police with a motorcycle on July 1st last year, did not Bail was granted.

According to the judgment of the Court of Final Appeal in the case of Li Zhiying, the National Security Law has added strict threshold requirements for bail applications. When handling bail applications for crimes endangering national security, the judge must first determine whether there is "sufficient reason to believe the suspect" Or the accused will not continue to commit acts that endanger national security."

Tsuen Wan District Councillor Shun Aohui was one of more than 50 pro-democrats arrested.

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