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“Hong Kong democracy activist Joshua Wong sentenced to 10 more years for collusion”
“Wong rose to prominence during Hong Kong’s 2014 protests, known as the Umbrella Movement, and has been in and out of jail since 2017.”
Joshua Wong sentenced to 10 more years for collusion in Hong Kong
Key points
- Joshua Wong received an additional 10-year sentence for collusion with foreign powers.
- He had already spent nearly six years imprisoned and faces release in 2036.
- The court labeled Wong and Nathan Law as masterminds of a national security conspiracy.
- Wong’s offense was deemed grave, but starting point was reduced from 13 to 10 years due to guilty plea.
- Human rights groups condemned the sentence as cruel and unjust, calling for sanctions.
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