Hong Kong pro-democracy activist Joshua Wong pleads guilty in second national security case
Summary
Joshua Wong, a well-known Hong Kong pro-democracy activist, pleaded guilty to charges of trying to force foreign countries to punish Hong Kong and China. These charges relate to a national security law, and Wong faces a possible life sentence. He has been in prison since 2020 and has already been sentenced to additional time for earlier protests.Key Facts
- Joshua Wong pleaded guilty to conspiring to seek foreign sanctions against Hong Kong and China.
- The charge is related to Hong Kong’s national security law and could lead to life imprisonment.
- Prosecutors said Wong worked with Nathan Law to ask other countries to impose sanctions.
- Wong has met foreign politicians and posted about these meetings on social media.
- Wong has been imprisoned continuously since November 2020 and had been due for release in 2027.
- In 2022, he also pleaded guilty to conspiracy related to a 2020 unofficial primary election.
- Supporters say the charges are unfair and meant to stop him from leading protests.
- Wong became a key figure during the 2014 "Umbrella Movement" protests in Hong Kong for democracy.
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