Hong Kong pro-democracy activist Joshua Wong sentenced to 10 years in prison in national security case
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Hong Kong pro-democracy figure Joshua Wong has received a 10-year prison sentence following his guilty plea to "foreign collusion," as reported by The Guardian. The 30-year-old activist has been continuously detained since 2020. The Guardian adds that Wong holds the distinction of being the sole activist prosecuted twice under the controversial national security law. According to the BBC, he is numbered among hundreds of local residents detained under the same legislation.
Written by HeadlineShine from 2 outlets' reporting, with AI assistance. Each outlet's own story is listed alongside.
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