The trial for the largest national security case in Hong Kong has begun, with some 47 people accused of “subversion” for holding an unofficial primary election.
They include some of the city’s most prominent pro-democracy figures, such as activists, Joshua Wong and Benny Tai.
Most of them have been detained for the past two years on security grounds.
Critics say the city’s controversial national security law is used as a tool to crush dissent.
But Chinese and Hong Kong authorities maintain it is needed to curb unrest.
BBC / Titilayo Kupoliyi
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