Chu Kai-pong, a 27-year-old man, has become the first individual convicted under Hong Kong's new national security law, which was enacted in March 2024. He pleaded guilty to sedition for wearing a t-shirt with the protest slogan 'Liberate Hong Kong, a revolution of our times' and a mask with 'FDNOL', which stands for 'five demands, not one less'. His arrest occurred on June 12, a significant date marking the anniversary of the 2019 pro-democracy protests. The new law allows for sentences up to seven years, potentially extending to ten years if deemed to involve 'collusion with foreign forces'. Critics argue that these laws further suppress freedoms in Hong Kong, a sentiment echoed by international observers, including the International Bar Association. Chu's sentencing is scheduled for September 19, following his guilty plea.