A Hong Kong court sentenced democracy activist Joshua Wong to 10 more years in prison
Hong Kong democracy activist Joshua Wong was sentenced Thursday to 10 more years in jail for colluding with foreign powers under the national security law. Wong pleaded guilty in September to seeking foreign sanctions against Hong Kong and China. He has spent nearly six years in prison and is due for release in late 2036.
More context
A Hong Kong court sentenced democracy activist Joshua Wong to an additional 10 years in prison Thursday for colluding with foreign powers under the city’s national security law, according to a court summary cited by France 24. At 30, Wong admitted in September to seeking sanctions abroad against Hong Kong and China. Reuters reported that Beijing imposed the sweeping law in 2020 after sometimes violent demonstrations, effectively outlawing protest efforts by Wong and other young activists. France 24 said this is the second time Wong has been penalized under the law. He has spent nearly six years behind bars and is not due for release until late 2036.
Was this story useful?
What was the main problem? (optional)
Reporting
- France 24 — Hong Kong activist jailed for 10 more years for collusion with foreign forces - France 24
- France 24 — Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong gets 10 more years in jail for foreign collusion - France 24
- Devdiscourse — Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong gets 10 years in jail on national security charge | International
- Devdiscourse — Hong Kong's pro-democracy activist Joshua Wong sentenced to 10 years in prison | International
Verifier’s note
Reuters, ANI, and France 24 report that Joshua Wong was sentenced to 10 years in prison under Hong Kong’s national security law on November 5. France 24’s video identifies Reuters coverage, while its written report independently confirms the same event.