Wong Yat Chin
Wong Yat-chin 王逸戰 (21)
Former Convenor of "Student Politicism"
*Sentenced to a total of 36 months of imprisonment.
The prosecution listed seven street booths held by the defunct group with themes ranging from supporting the 12 Hongkongers captured by Chinese coastguards as they tried to flee to Taiwan, to resisting the government’s Covid-19 anti-epidemic measures.
That is: From October 25, 2020, to June 16, 2021, conspiring with others in Hong Kong to incite others to organize, plan, carry out or Participate in the following acts aimed at subverting state power by force, the threat of use of force or other illegal means.
Wong was also said to have sought to incite others to build a “Hong Kong nation” during his speeches at the street booths. The former convenor, according to the prosecution, also told the public to ensure “mental and physical preparation” for revolution.
Charge, Incident, Court dates & sentence
Charge: Conspiracy to incite others to subvert state power
Incident: October 25, 2020, to June 16, 2021
