Hong Kong: Long Sentence for Democracy Activist Joshua Wong

Joshua Wong, a prominent democracy activist in Hong Kong, has been sentenced to ten years in prison for conspiracy to endanger national security. The court labeled him a key figure in efforts to incite foreign sanctions against Hong Kong. Wong, who has been imprisoned since November 2020, previously pleaded guilty in a separate case involving an unofficial primary election. His latest sentence is based on the controversial national security law enacted by China in 2020, which has been criticized for undermining Hong Kong's autonomy. The U.S. and Taiwan condemned the ruling, calling for Wong's release, while China dismissed the criticism as irresponsible.