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Joshua Wong sentenced to 10 years for foreign collusion in Hong Kong

Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong received a 10-year prison sentence on Thursday for conspiring with Nathan Law to seek sanctions against China.

Joshua Wong jailed for 10 years over bid to instigate sanctions on Beijing, Hong Kong
File photo Joshua Wong jailed for 10 years over bid to instigate sanctions on Beijing, Hong Kong Photo: South China Morning Post

Guilty plea and sentencing details

Wong pleaded guilty in September to charges involving foreign collusion under the national security law. The High Court judge described his actions as grave and part of a scheme to arouse foreign attention. He will serve this new term concurrently with his remaining time for a previous subversion conviction.

Court proceedings and appearance

The former student leader entered the court wearing a blue shirt and black glasses on Thursday morning. Wong nodded to supporters while scanning the public and reporters before the ruling was announced. After the sentencing, he thanked and waved at his supporters as he left the building.

3 outlets, different leads

  • South China Morning Post

    Joshua Wong jailed for 10 years over bid to instigate sanctions on Beijing, Hong Kong

  • The Guardian

    Hong Kong pro-democracy activist Joshua Wong sentenced to 10 years in prison in national security case

  • France 24

    Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong gets 10 more years in jail for foreign collusion

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3 independent outlets. Headlines as published. Links open the original report.