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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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Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong, a former 2014 pro-democracy leader, was sentenced to 10 years in prison for pleading guilty to foreign collusion charges. This marks his second conviction under national security law, occurring after he pleaded guilty in September. Wong, 30, has been incarcerated since 2020 and remains the only activist prosecuted twice under this specific law. The case involved accusations of working with exiled activist Nathan Law to pressure China, though the specific details of the conspiracy remain unverified. The sentencing occurred in November 2026, following a guilty plea in September.

Key points

• Joshua Wong, 30, was sentenced to 10 years in prison for pleading guilty to foreign collusion charges.
• Wong is the only Hong Kong activist prosecuted twice under national security law.

Context

Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong, a former 2014 pro-democracy leader, was sentenced to 10 years in prison for pleading guilty to foreign collusion charges. This marks his second conviction under national security law, occurring after he pleaded guilty in September. Wong, 30, has been incarcerated since 2020 and remains the only activist prosecuted twice under this specific law. The case involved accusations of working with exiled activist Nathan Law to pressure China, though the specific details of the conspiracy remain unverified.

Limitations

Evidence is limited to Wong's guilty plea in September and the November 2026 sentencing. Specific details regarding the conspiracy with Nathan Law, the nature of the sanctions urged, and the exact timeline of prior national security prosecutions are not fully detailed in the source. The source does not confirm whether Wong was the only activist prosecuted twice under this law, only that he is the only one prosecuted twice under this specific law. The source does not provide information on the broader impact of the law on other activists or the specific outcomes of other cases.

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