Pro-democracy activist Joshua Wong sentenced to another 10 years in prison in Hong Kong

Joshua Wong, a prominent pro-democracy activist in Hong Kong, has been sentenced to an additional 10 years in prison under the national security law. Wong was convicted of conspiracy to collude with foreign forces, a charge stemming from actions taken in 2025. Despite pleading guilty, which typically reduces sentences, the judge deemed his crime serious and initially considered a longer sentence. Wong, already serving a previous sentence of four years and eight months, is seen as a symbol of the crackdown on dissent in Hong Kong following the 2019 protests. Observers note that these legal actions serve to deter political opposition and maintain control over the region.