China: Activist faces ‘subversion’ charge for supporting Hong Kong protests

Headline Title: China: Activist faces ‘subversion’ charge for supporting Hong Kong protests 17 November 2014 The Chinese authorities appear to have intensified the crackdown against mainland activists for peacefully supporting the Hong Kong protests, Amnesty International said, following reports one faces the charge of “inciting subversion”.Wang Mo, from the southern city of Guangzhou, was formally arrested on Monday according to his lawyer. He could face more than five years in prison if convicted. Wang, a leading figure in the Southern Street activist movement, has been an…

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