A Hong Kong court sentenced pro-democracy activist Joshua Wong to 10 years in prison on Thursday for conspiring to collude with foreign forces under Beijing’s national security law, his second conviction under that law. Wong, 30, pleaded guilty in September; the judge said the offense was grave and reduced the sentence from a 13-year starting point because of the plea [npr.org][theguardian.com][dw.com]. Wong is already serving four years and eight months for subversion in a case involving an unofficial opposition primary. The new term will run concurrently with the roughly two months remaining on that sentence, but he is expected to remain in prison until late 2036 [thehindu.com][bbc.co.uk][channelnewsasia.com]. Prosecutors said Wong and exiled activist Nathan Law sought foreign sanctions and other measures against Hong Kong and China through lobbying, social media and overseas media. Hong Kong and Chinese authorities say the national security law is needed to maintain stability; rights groups and foreign governments criticized the sentence and called for Wong’s release [koreatimes.co.kr][dw.com][abc.net.au][theguardian.com]. Highlights: • Prosecution case: The court said the alleged conspiracy ran from July 1 to Nov. 23, 2020, and cited Wong’s support for calls by Nathan Law and others to seek sanctions and hostile measures [theglobeandmail.com][kyodonews.net]. • Judge’s assessment: Judge Tam called Wong and Law “ring-leaders” or “masterminds” of the conspiracy and rejected the argument that Wong’s role was limited [hongkongfp.com][abc.net.au]. • Wider cases: Wong is the only activist from his earlier case to be prosecuted twice under the law [theguardian.com]. • Prison rules: Hong Kong national security prisoners face a higher threshold for early release for good behaviour, according to Hong Kong Free Press [hongkongfp.com]. • Political organizing: Wong co-founded Demosisto, which disbanded when the national security law took effect on June 30, 2020 [dw.com][bbc.co.uk]. Perspectives: Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee: Lee called Wong and Nathan Law primary culprits in undermining Hong Kong’s prosperity and stability, and said their actions harmed national security and the public’s well-being. (BBC News) U.S. Consulate in Hong Kong: The consulate condemned the sentence and called for Wong’s immediate release, saying he had been unjustly imprisoned since December 2020. (DW) Chinese Foreign Ministry: Spokesperson Guo Jiakun urged foreign parties to respect China’s sovereignty and Hong Kong’s legal system and stop making what he called irresponsible remarks about the case. (DW) Human Rights Watch: The rights group called the sentence cruel and unjust and urged foreign governments to impose targeted sanctions on officials it considers responsible for repression in Hong Kong. (Channel NewsAsia) "It’s incredibly sad to see my friend Joshua Wong suffer another sentencing over his peaceful advocacy work for Hong Kong’s democracy." — Nathan Law, Hong Kong activist living in exile Sources: • Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong sentenced to 10 years in prison - npr.org • Hong Kong pro-democracy activist Joshua Wong sentenced to 10 years in prison in national security case - theguardian.com • Hong Kong democracy activist Joshua Wong sentenced to 10 more years for collusion - euronews.com • Hong Kong democracy activist Joshua Wong sentenced to 10 more years - dw.com • Joshua Wong, Hong Kong Democracy Activist, Is Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison - nytimes.com • Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong sentenced to 10 years in prison in 2nd national security case - thehindu.com • Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong sentenced to ten years in jail - aljazeera.com • Joshua Wong, face of Hong Kong's pro-democracy protests, jailed for 10 years - bbc.co.uk • Hong Kong pro-democracy activist faces sentencing in 2nd national security case - abcnews.com • Hong Kong court sentences activist Joshua Wong to 10 years on national security charge - theglobeandmail.com • Hong Kong democracy activist Joshua Wong jailed for 10 more years - abc.net.au • Hong Kong pro-democracy activist Joshua Wong sentenced to 10 years over foreign collusion - reddit.com • Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong gets 10 more years in jail for foreign collusion - france24.com • Joshua Wong jailed for 10 years over bid to instigate sanctions on Beijing, Hong Kong - scmp.com • Hong Kong's Joshua Wong is spending years of his adult life in prison - abcnews.com • Hong Kong Democracy Campaigner Joshua Wong Sentenced To Another 10 Years In Jail - news18.com • Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong gets 10 years in jail on national security charge - koreatimes.co.kr • Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong sentenced to 10 more years in prison - clickorlando.com • Jailed Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong sentenced to 10 years over foreign collusion - hongkongfp.com • Hong Kong democracy activist Joshua Wong sentenced to 10 more years in prison - swedenherald.com • Joshua Wong sentenced to 10 years in Hong Kong - aaj.tv • Joshua Wong sentenced to another 10 years in jail - bangkokpost.com • Hong Kong pro-democracy leader Joshua Wong jailed for another 10 years - independent.co.uk • Hong Kong democracy campaigner Joshua Wong handed another 10 years in jail - krdo.com • Hong Kong jails Joshua Wong for a decade in collusion case - seattletimes.com • Hong Kong: Joshua Wong osuđen na još 10 godina zatvora zbog dosluha sa stranim silama - hrt.hr • Hong Kong Activist Joshua Wong Gets 10 More Years In Prison - deccanchronicle.com • Joshua Wong skazany na 10 lat więzienia. 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