Hong Kong’s justice system today sentenced three activists to prison terms ranging from five to over seven years for organizing annual vigils commemorating the Tiananmen Square events. The activists were convicted for inciting subversion, related to their roles in planning and leading the gatherings. These vigils, once massive displays of remembrance, have been banned in Hong Kong since 2020, officially due to coronavirus restrictions, but widely seen as part of a crackdown on dissent. The sentences reflect a continuing trend of diminishing freedoms in Hong Kong following the imposition of a national security law by Beijing. Critics argue the law has been used to suppress political opposition and curtail freedoms promised under the “one country, two systems” framework. The convictions will likely further discourage public commemoration of the Tiananmen Square incident in Hong Kong.