Joseph Zen Ze Kiun

Political Prisoner

Joseph Zen Ze-kiun 陳日君 (92)

Former Cardinal of the Catholic Church from Hong Kong

Trustee of 612 Humanitarian Relief Fund

*Currently on bail.

Zen Ze-kiun served as the sixth Bishop of Hong Kong. He was appointed cardinal in 2006, and has been outspoken on issues regarding human rights, political freedom, and religious liberty. On May 11, 2022, he was arrested by the National Security Department of the Hong Kong Police for his involvement in the "612 Humanitarian Relief Fund" and charged with failing to apply for registration or exemption from registration within the specified time.

Charges, Incidents & sentences:

Charge: Failing to apply for registration or exemption from registration within the specified time
Incident: Zen served as a trustee of the 612 Humanitarian Relief Committee.
Charge: Collusion with a Foreign Country or with External Elements to Endanger National Security
Incident: On May 11, 2022, he was arrested by the National Security Department of the Hong Kong Police for his involvement in the "612 Humanitarian Relief Fund".