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Joshua Wong, Hong Kong Democracy Activist, Is Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison

Joshua Wong, Hong Kong Democracy Activist, Is Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison
NYT World Thursday 05 November 2026, 03:19 UTC By Tiffany May 1 min read
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Pro-democracy activist Joshua Wong arriving at prison after a hearing for 47 opposition activists charged with violating the national security law in Hong Kong in 2021.

Pro-democracy activist Joshua Wong arriving at prison after a hearing for 47 opposition activists charged with violating the national security law in Hong Kong in 2021.
Joshua Wong (PERSON) Hong Kong Democracy Activist (LOCATION) Prison Pro (ORG) Hong Kong (LOCATION)
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