Hong Kong pro-democracy activist Agnes Chow pleaded guilty to two charges on June 6 in connection with mass protests outside of the city’s police headquarters last year.
Chow, 22, pleaded guilty to participating in an unauthorized assembly and inciting others to take part in an unlawful assembly on June 21 last year. Speaking to the media after a hearing at the Eastern Magistrates’ Courts, she said it was her personal decision to plead guilty and that she’s mentally prepared for the likelihood that she may face time in prison.
If convicted of participating in an unauthorized assembly, Chow faces a maximum penalty of five years’ imprisonment.
She said she understands that her decision would have little effect on Beijing’s oppression, and called on Hongkongers to continue their fight for freedom and democracy.
