2 autistic men plead guilty to secession over joining Hong Kong pro-independence group

Two Hong Kong men, Chan Tai-sum and Ng Chi-tung, have admitted to charges of conspiracy to commit secession after they joined a pro-independence group based in Taiwan that seeks Hong Kong's separation from China. This case underscores the severe consequences under the national security law enacted by Beijing in 2020, which has been used to crack down on dissent and opposition in Hong Kong. Their guilty pleas highlight the growing concerns over the erosion of freedoms and the tightening grip of Beijing's influence over Hong Kong's political landscape.