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5 November 2026

Hong Kong democracy activist Joshua Wong sentenced to 10 years in jail

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Hong Kong democracy activist Joshua Wong sentenced to 10 years in jail

Wong, in prison since 2020, was found guilty of colluding with foreign entities in violation of national security law.

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