Breaking: Hong Kong democracy activist Joshua Wong jailed for 10 more years

ABC Australia Thursday 05 November 2026, 03:47 UTC 1 min read

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Prominent Hong Kong democracy activist Joshua Wong has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for collusion with foreign powers. Mr Wong, who is already serving a four-year and eight-month prison term as part of the city's biggest national security case, was sentenced for his second conviction on Thursday. Critics say the case reflects the ongoing crackdown on Hong Kong's once-thriving pro-democracy movement.

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