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Hong Kong pro-democracy activist Joshua Wong sentenced to 10 years in prison in national security case

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Briefings

Hong Kong pro-democracy activist Joshua Wong was sentenced to 10 years in prison for pleading guilty to 'foreign collusion' under national security law. This conviction marks his second prosecution under such legislation, occurring after he pleaded guilty in September. Wong, 30, has been in prison since 2020 and is the only known activist prosecuted twice under this law. The case involved accusations of working with exiled activist Nathan Law to urge foreign powers to impose sanctions against China.

Key points

• Joshua Wong, 30, was sentenced to 10 years in prison for pleading guilty to 'foreign collusion' under Hong Kong's national security law.
• Wong has been in prison since 2020 and is the only known activist prosecuted twice under this specific legislation.

Context

Hong Kong pro-democracy activists face increasing scrutiny under national security laws. Joshua Wong, a prominent figure from the 2014 demonstrations, was sentenced in September after pleading guilty to charges related to foreign collusion and sanctions against China.

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Evidence is limited to a single article from November 2026. No specific dates for the plea, exact charges beyond 'foreign collusion', or details on the nature of the sanctions are provided. The source does not confirm the identity of the exiled activist Nathan Law or the specific foreign powers involved.

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