Hong Kong: Prominent Democracy Activist Joshua Wong Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison

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Wong was convicted under the National Security Law that China imposed on the city in 2020. According to Haaretz, he was charged with working to promote foreign sanctions against China.

The court today sentenced Wong to a decade in prison. According to Israel Hayom, he admitted that in 2020 he acted to promote boycotts of Beijing, and Arutz Sheva reported that he was convicted of collaborating with foreign forces.

According to Haaretz, the judge said: "The sentence must reflect the severity of the offense."