Joshua Wong, face of the pro-democracy protests in Hong Kong, sentenced to 10 years in prison

Joshua Wong, a prominent pro-democracy activist in Hong Kong, has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for conspiring with foreign forces under the national security law. Wong, who gained fame during the Umbrella Movement, pleaded guilty to promoting international sanctions against Beijing. His sentencing has drawn international condemnation, with organizations like Human Rights Watch and Amnesty International criticizing the use of the security law to suppress dissent. Wong's activism began in his teens, leading protests against government policies and advocating for greater autonomy. The crackdown on dissent in Hong Kong has intensified since the implementation of the national security law in 2020, resulting in the imprisonment of many activists and the dissolution of opposition parties.