HRW classifies the conviction of Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong as "cruel and unjust"

Human Rights Watch condemned the ten-year prison sentence of activist Joshua Wong as "cruel and unjust," calling for his immediate release. Wong was convicted under the National Security Law for conspiring with foreign forces. HRW criticized the Hong Kong government for suppressing young activists and urged international condemnation of the sentencing. Wong's latest conviction follows a previous sentence, and he could remain imprisoned until 2036. The court deemed his actions serious, although his guilty plea led to a reduced sentence. HRW highlighted the ongoing repression in Hong Kong and called for a reassessment of international relations with China.