"Running in an election and trying to win it is now a crime that can lead to a decade in prison in Hong Kong," said Maya Wang, associate China director at Human Rights Watch.
"The 45 activists were sentenced for participating in a primary poll aimed at selecting candidates for local elections, which authorities deemed a violation of national security laws."
"The national security law introduced by Beijing has been criticized for its broad scope, allowing for severe penalties for actions deemed as subversion of state power."
"Although authorities had warned that the primary elections could violate national security laws, participation in the poll saw more than 600,000 voters, reflecting public support for pro-democracy efforts."
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