Joshua Wong pleads guilty to foreign collusion charges
💡 Why it matters
This conviction sets a precedent for prosecuting activists who seek international pressure, deepening the chilling effect on Hong Kong's remaining pro-democracy voices.
Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong, 29, pleaded guilty on September 2, 2026, to conspiring to seek foreign sanctions against China, a charge under the National Security Law. He is already serving a prison sentence for subversion.
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BBC News
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