A Hong Kong Court has sent Australian man Gordon Ng to jail for more than seven years as part of a mass sentencing targeting dozens of pro-democracy activists under the territory's sweeping national security laws. Senator Wong said the government was "gravely concerned" by the development, saying Australia had "expressed our strong objections to the Chinese and Hong Kong authorities …
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In short: 14 Hong Kong pro-democracy activists, including Australian dual citizen Gordon Ng, have been found guilty in a landmark subversion trial. Foreign Minister Penny Wong said the Australian government would continue to raise concerns about Mr Ng's case directly with the Chinese and Hong Kong governments. The Australian government has expressed concerns following the conviction of 14 Hong Kong …
Hong Kong community and human rights advocacy organisations are calling on Prime Minister Anthony Albanese to use his upcoming visit to China to advocate for a detained Australian citizen. Key points: Gordon Ng faces a maximum life sentence after being charged under Hong Kong's National Security Law Mr Ng reportedly helped organise an unofficial legislative primary election in Hong Kong …
