Anthony Wong is a Hong Kong singer, a prominent one. Three years ago he took part in a pro-democracy rally. He is now paying a price for that. Hong Kong authorities have arrested the singer on charges that he broke the law by singing at the political rally. This information is from The Guardian. Here is an excerpt:
A prominent Hong Kong singer and pro-democracy activist has been arrested by the city’s anti-corruption watchdog over accusations he broke the law by singing at a political rally three years ago.
The arrest of Anthony Wong on Monday is the latest official move against those who had been pushing for greater democracy in the semi-autonomous Chinese territory.
Hong Kong’s independent commission against corruption said Wong performed two songs at the 2018 rally and urged attendees to vote for the pro-democracy candidate Au Nok-hin in a byelection.
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