China News Service, Hong Kong, July 30 (Reporter Wang Jiacheng) The High Court of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region sentenced Tang Yingjie on the 30th in the case of violating the Hong Kong National Security Law. Tang Yingjie was sentenced to 9 years of immediate imprisonment for inciting others to secession and terrorist activities.
On the afternoon of July 30, the High Court of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region sentenced Tang Yingjie in the case of violating the Hong Kong National Security Law. Tang Yingjie was sentenced to nine years in prison for inciting others to secession and terrorist activities.
The picture shows the Correctional Services Department vehicle escorting Tang Yingjie away from the High Court.
Photo by China News Agency reporter Li Zhihua
On July 1, 2020, Tang Yingjie drove a motorcycle in Wanchai, Hong Kong. A flag with the slogan "Hong Kong Independence" was placed on the car. He dashed across three police lines and caused serious physical injuries to three police officers.
The judge believes that the relevant verdict should reflect the seriousness of the two crimes committed by the defendant and have a deterrent effect.
The judge stated in the ruling that Tang Yingjie displayed relevant flags and intended to pass on the intention of dividing the country to other people and incited others to split the country.
At the same time, he rushed to the police to deliberately challenge the police representing the rule of law in Hong Kong. His behavior involved serious violence and dangerous activities that seriously endangered public safety and caused serious harm to society. His related behavior was to intimidate the public in order to achieve political goals.
This case is the first case in Hong Kong accused of violating the Hong Kong National Security Law after the Hong Kong National Security Law took effect on June 30, 2020.
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