Hong Kong police have charged two former editors of a pro-democracy newspaper with sedition. Chung Pui-kuen and Patrick Lam, former editors at Stand News, were denied bail. They face up to two years in prison and a fine of up to 5,000 Hong Kong dollars ($640 U.S.). Police also detained four Stand News board members for questioning.
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