Ten years in prison for conspiracy with foreign forces. Hong Kong again sentenced activist Wong.

A Hong Kong court sentenced pro-democracy activist Joshua Wong to an additional ten years in prison for conspiracy with foreign forces under a controversial national security law. Wong, already serving a previous sentence, pleaded guilty to the charges, which could have led to life imprisonment. His case reflects the authorities' determination to keep prominent activists incarcerated, further chilling civic engagement. Wong and another activist had allegedly lobbied internationally for democratic self-determination and called for sanctions against Hong Kong and China. The national security law was enacted in 2020 following widespread protests, leading to the arrest of many activists and the dissolution of numerous civic organizations.