[Explanation] On July 29, the Hong Kong police informed that the National Security Service of the Police Force arrested 3 men and 1 woman, aged between 16 and 21, all of whom were reported to be students, suspected of violating the Hong Kong National Security Law for “secession of the country”. . This is the first active enforcement action by the National Security Department of the Hong Kong Police in accordance with the Hong Kong National Security Law.
[Commentary] Li Guihua, Senior Superintendent of the National Security Division of the Hong Kong Police Force, met with the media in the evening and said that the arrested persons are related to a "Hong Kong independence" organization recently established on social platforms.
[Concurrent] Li Guihua, Senior Superintendent of the National Security Division of the Hong Kong Police Force
According to news and investigations, a group recently announced the establishment of an organization advocating "Hong Kong independence" actions on social platforms. The organization has its own program, including the establishment of a Hong Kong Republic; the second is to fight without a bottom line; third It is to unite all the independent factions in Hong Kong to carry out this operation. In addition to the program, there are declarations that instigate others to join them.
[Explanation] During the operation, the police seized evidence such as computers, telephones, and documents. The police did not disclose the identity of the arrested suspects, but there are sources that include Zhong Hanlin, the former convener of the "Hong Kong Independence" organization "Student Dongyuan". The police said that the arrest was based on Articles 20 and 21 of the "Secession Crimes" of the Hong Kong National Security Law. Once convicted, the maximum sentence is more than ten years in prison to life imprisonment. People are urged not to try the law.
Reporter Li Waner and Chen Haonan from Hong Kong
Editor in charge: [Ji Xiang]