Poll: 85% of respondents indicate serious crimes committed by defendants in subversion case
The sentencing for the subversion case took place on Nov. 19 at the West Kowloon Magistrates' Court. This case marks the first subversion of state power case in Hong Kong, and due to the large number of defendants involved, the verdict has attracted significant public attention. Benny Tai, the mastermind behind the illegal "primary election" plan, was sentenced to 10 years in prison.
In response, DotDOtNews conducted a survey yesterday morning to gauge public opinion on the sentencing of the case. By 5 pm, 2,818 internet users had participated in the poll. The results indicate that 85.2% (2,403 people) of respondents believe the crimes associated with the case are serious. Among them, 51.2% (1,443 people) consider the crimes to be "very serious," while 34% view them as "serious." Only 2.3% (65 people) had no opinion, reflecting that most respondents regarded the crimes as serious.
Regarding support for the court's ruling, 86.8% (2,445 people) of respondents expressed "support" for the court's decision, while 11.4% (323 people) reserved their opinions.
Following the verdict of the case, politicians from Western countries have openly criticized and attempted to undermine the rule of law in Hong Kong. In response, 86.5% (2,438 people) of respondents opposed foreign politicians commenting on the case or imposing "sanctions" on Hong Kong. Among them, 50.35% (1,419 people) "strongly oppose" foreign politicians interfering in the case, while 36.16% (1,019 people) expressed "opposition." Only 4.2% (120 people) had no opinion, indicating that most respondents rejected unreasonable foreign interference in Hong Kong affairs.
Chief Executive John Lee commented that this case demonstrates that anyone who subverts state power or threatens national security will ultimately face legal consequences and that there will be no leniency. He emphasized that Hong Kong is a place governed by the rule of law, where laws must be followed and violations prosecuted, and no one is above the law.
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