In less than three years, the number of political prisoners in Hong Kong has risen rapidly, and now exceeds 1,000, according to a new report that says this situation indicates the rapid decline of Hong Kong into an authoritarian society.
The 33-page report, recently released by Hong Kong Democracy Council (HKDC), a non-partisan, non-profit, organization headquartered in Washington, stated that from June 9, 2019, when Hong Kong’s anti-extradition protest broke out, to May 10, 2022, 1,014 people have been convicted as political prisoners in Hong Kong.
