Hong Kong pro-democracy activist Joshua Wong was sentenced to 10 years in prison on charges of conspiring with foreign forces, a national security offense. Wong, a prominent figure whose movement was quashed in 2020, faced accusations that drew international condemnation. The sentencing marks a significant escalation in the crackdown on dissent following the 2020 national security law implementation.
Human rights groups have long viewed Wong as a symbol of the pro-democracy movement's struggle against increasing authoritarian control.
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