Hong Kong activist sentenced to nine years under new security law

On Tuesday in a landmark ruling, Tong Ying-kit, a 24-year-old former restaurant worker, was found guilty of terrorism and inciting secession under the new national security law. Tong had denied the charges.

Tong drove a motorcycle into riot police during a July 1 protest last year. A flag with the slogan: "Liberate Hong Kong, Revolution of Our Times" was fixed to the bike.

The activist, who is in a wheelchair from injuries sustained from the crash, has been in custody since July last year. Friday's sentencing comes after a 15-day-trial, held without a jury.