Jailed HK activist Joshua Wong pleads guilty to foreign collusion
Summary
Joshua Wong, a well-known Hong Kong pro-democracy activist, has pleaded guilty to colluding with foreign groups under Hong Kong’s National Security Law. He is already serving a prison sentence for another national security crime and faces a possible life sentence for the new charge.Key Facts
- Joshua Wong pleaded guilty to collusion with foreign entities under Hong Kong’s National Security Law.
- The collusion charge involves asking foreign countries to impose sanctions or blockades against Beijing.
- These actions took place between July and November 2020.
- Wong is already serving a prison term of four years and eight months for subversion under the same law.
- The National Security Law was introduced by China in 2020 and targets activities seen as threats to Beijing’s control over Hong Kong.
- Critics say the law suppresses protests and freedom in Hong Kong, while authorities say it preserves stability.
- Wong has been active in major pro-democracy protests, including the 2014 Umbrella Movement and 2019 demonstrations.
- Supporters gathered in court and expressed hope for a lenient sentence because Wong has spent over 2,000 days in prison.
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