Following the 2016 Legislative Council elections, Baggio Leung and Yau Wai-ching, both members of the Youngspiration political group, were elected as lawmakers. They gained attention for their pro-independence views, which became contentious in the politically charged environment of Hong Kong. Upon taking their oaths of office, they made declarations that challenged Hong Kong's sovereignty as a special administrative region of China. Leung and Wai-ching raised their fists and displayed a pro-independence banner during the swearing-in ceremony, actions that prompted legal challenges regarding the validity of their oaths.In the subsequent ruling by the High Court, it was determined that their statements and actions rendered their oaths void. The court's decision marked a pivotal moment in Hong Kong's political landscape, illustrating the tension between local aspirations for greater autonomy and the central Chinese government's push for tighter control. Their disqualification not only affected the seating arrangements in LegCo but also symbolized tighter restrictions on democratic expressions within Hong Kong politics. The case led to widespread protests and discussions on political dissent and freedoms within the region.This event highlighted the growing polarization in Hong Kong's political sphere, where pro-democracy advocates faced increasingly stringent pressures from the authorities. The actions taken against Leung and Wai-ching were interpreted as part of a broader strategy by the Chinese government to suppress dissent and weaken the pro-democracy movement, effectively chilling political discourse in the territory. As a consequence, many took to the streets in protest, calling for democratic freedoms and against perceived encroachments by Beijing.