Returning Valiant Case (Under 18 years old)

Yuen Ka-him 阮** (17)

Members of pro-independence group “Returning Valiant”, Student

Wan Chung-wai 溫** (16)

Members of pro-independence group “Returning Valiant”, Student

Leung Yung-wan 梁** (17)

Members of pro-independence group “Returning Valiant”, Student

Tseung Chau Ching-yu 蔣周** (17)

Members of pro-independence group “Returning Valiant”, Student

*Currently in detention training centre

The defendants were charged following events that occurred between January 10, 2021, and May 6, 2021. They allegedly promoted against China through online social media platforms, street speeches, leaflet distribution, press conferences, and live broadcasts. Incitement is alleged to have occurred through two different Instagram accounts and one Facebook account.

Charge, Incident, Court dates & sentence

• Charge: Conspiracy to commit subversion

  Incident: January 10, 2021, and May 6, 2021

  Sentence : Sentenced to detention in a training centre for a total of 3 years.