In a landmark national security trial, a Hong Kong court has sentenced 45 pro-democracy activists, including prominent leaders such as Benny Tai, to prison terms ranging from four to ten years. The trial, which has been described as the largest of its kind in the city, has drawn widespread condemnation from foreign governments and human rights organizations. Activists and lawmakers are among those jailed, as Beijing continues to tighten its grip on the region. The mass sentencing highlights the ongoing crackdown on dissent in Hong Kong and raises concerns over the future of democracy in the city.