10 more years for Hong Kong democracy activist Joshua Wong, sentenced until 2036 under security law
New sentence extends prison term
A court sentenced Wong to another 10 years behind bars on Thursday. The case concerned a charge of colluding with foreign powers under Hong Kong’s national security law.
Wong, described as a leading figure in the pro-democracy movement, is already in prison. His existing term is nearly five years, imposed for subversion under the same law.
Release date now much later
Before the latest sentence, Wong was expected to be released in January next year. He is now not scheduled to leave prison until the end of 2036. The 30-year-old first became known as a teenage activist and a prominent face of the Umbrella Movement. The new term means he will spend much of his adult life in prison.
Case under security law
The national security law was imposed on Hong Kong by China. Wong’s new sentence relates to the law’s provision on collusion with foreign powers. The report said the story was developing, with more information expected to follow.
Key points
- Joshua Wong received an additional 10-year sentence on a charge of collusion with foreign powers.
- The charge was brought under Hong Kong’s China-imposed national security law.
- Wong is already serving nearly five years for subversion.
- His release is now due at the end of 2036.