Prominent Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong pleads guilty in second national security case
Summary
Joshua Wong, a well-known Hong Kong pro-democracy activist, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to collude with foreign forces under Hong Kong’s national security law. This is his second case under this law, and he faces up to life in prison. Wong was previously serving a prison sentence related to another national security case.Key Facts
- Joshua Wong pleaded guilty to conspiracy to collude with foreign forces to endanger national security in Hong Kong.
- This is Wong’s second prosecution under the national security law, introduced by Beijing in 2020.
- Wong faces a punishment ranging from 3 years to life in prison depending on the case’s severity.
- Wong was already serving a prison term of four years and eight months from a previous national security conviction.
- The charges relate to asking foreign countries or organizations to impose sanctions or hostile actions against Hong Kong or China between July and November 2020.
- Joshua Wong is a former student leader prominent in the 2014 Occupy Movement and co-founder of the political party Demosisto.
- The national security law has led to the arrest or exile of many pro-democracy activists and has changed Hong Kong’s political landscape.
- Authorities view Wong as an anti-China figure opposing Beijing’s control over Hong Kong.
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