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Hong Kong retiree jailed 1 year for seditious social media comments
National Security Law Violation and Guilty Plea
A Hong Kong retiree, Raymond Chong Wai-man, 61, has been sentenced to one year in jail under the domestic national security law for seditious social media comments. Chong suggested that last year's Wang Fuk Court fire could trigger unrest similar to the 2019 anti-government protests. He pleaded guilty to knowingly publishing 53 seditious Facebook posts that denigrated the central and local authorities between March 26, 2024, and November 29 last year.
Background and Details of the Ruling
During the trial at West Kowloon Court, it was revealed that former salesman Raymond Chong Wai-man consistently disseminated content criticizing the government via social media. His remarks were taken seriously for their potential to incite widespread unrest under the guise of specific events. This ruling once again highlights the strict application of the national security law within Hong Kong.
*Source: SCMP (2026-04-14)*
