Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong pleads guilty in second national security case
Summary
Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong pleaded guilty to conspiring with foreign forces to threaten national security under a law imposed by Beijing. Wong is already serving nearly five years in prison for a related national security case involving a political event.Key Facts
- Joshua Wong is a well-known pro-democracy activist in Hong Kong.
- He admitted guilt to charges of conspiring with foreign forces, which is considered a threat to China's national security.
- The law he was charged under was imposed by Beijing to limit Hong Kong's pro-democracy activities.
- Wong is currently serving a prison term of four years and eight months.
- His previous guilty plea was connected to an unofficial political primary event.
- This new guilty plea is likely to increase his prison time.
- The national security law has reduced the city’s active pro-democracy movement.
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