Hong Kong street artist Chan King-fai was prosecuted three times between February 2023 and September 2025 for the same graffiti design combining Chinese characters for "freedom" with dollar signs. Despite claiming the art symbolized financial rather than political freedom, he faced 36 criminal damage charges discovered at different times. Meanwhile, overtly political graffiti and slogans have resulted in prison sentences of up to 14 months under Article 23 sedition laws, creating a stark contrast in how Hong Kong authorities prosecute street art.