Portrait of Joshua Wong, Hong Kong democracy activist

Hong Kong Activist Joshua Wong Sentenced to 10 Years for National Security Offense

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Joshua Wong, a prominent figure in Hong Kong's pro-democracy movement, has been sentenced to 10 years in prison. The sentence follows accusations of conspiracy to collude with foreign forces, a charge under Hong Kong's national security law. This decision comes after the 2020 crackdown on the democracy movement.

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