The Court of Appeal in Hong Kong has rejected the appeals of 12 opposition activists involved in the city's largest national security trial. These defendants had sought to overturn their convictions or reduce their sentences, but the appellate court upheld the original rulings. Additionally, the court confirmed the acquittal of one other defendant among the 47 charged in the case.
This decision marks a significant development in the high-profile trial related to national security laws in Hong Kong. The ruling reinforces the outcomes of the initial trial and reflects the judiciary's stance on these politically sensitive cases. The case continues to attract attention due to its scale and the implications for opposition activism in the city.