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2 September 2026

Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong pleads guilty to collusion

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Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong pleads guilty to collusion

The prominent activist pleaded guilty to colluding with foreign entities. He faces a lengthy prison sentence.

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