Hong Kong· Hong KongJoshua Wong sentenced to 10 years in prison under Hong Kong national security law
Hong Kong pro-democracy activist Joshua Wong has received a 10-year prison sentence under the national security law for colluding with foreign powers, extending his jail time until 2036.
Background
Hong Kong, a former British colony, returned to Chinese rule in 1997 under a "One Country, Two Systems" framework, promising a high degree of autonomy. Recent years have seen increasing concerns over Beijing's influence and the erosion of democratic freedoms, particularly following the implementation of a national security law in 2020.
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Joshua Wong sentenced to 10 years in prison under Hong Kong national security law
First report 11h agoLast update 1h agoReports detail the sentencing of Joshua Wong to 10 years under the national security law, his history as a democracy activist, and the expected release date.
Critics view the sentence as a weaponization of the courts to suppress dissent and advance repression, highlighting international outcry.
Joshua Wong has been sentenced to 10 years for colluding with foreign forces, with the new sentence overlapping his previous one, meaning he will likely remain incarcerated until 2036.
Despite imprisonment, Joshua Wong is reportedly focusing on self-improvement, reading books, taking courses, and learning guitar.
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