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Raymond Chan Chi-chuen

Raymond Chan Chi-chuen
The latest news and top stories on Raymond Chan Chi-chuen. A prominent figure in Hong Kong politics, he served as a Legislative Council member from 2012 to 2020 and was Chairman of the People Power party. Known as "Slow Beat" from his radio career, he was Hong Kong’s first openly gay legislator and a vocal advocate for LGBTQ rights. He resigned from the Legislative Council in 2020 in protest of an extended term. Currently, he is appealing his conviction for conspiracy to subvert state power, stemming from his involvement in a 2020 democratic primary.
Hong Kong courts

Hong Kong 47: appeals by 11 opposition figures jailed for subversion roll on

Lawyers argue defendants cannot be held liable under national security law for efforts to oust the city leader via constitutional means.

Hong Kong 47: court begins hearing appeals as prosecutors seek to quash acquittal

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