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The UK and US condemned Joshua Wong’s 10-year sentence, arguing Hong Kong’s security law targets political expression and undermines the city’s autonomy.
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UK and US condemn ‘cruel’ second jail term handed to Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong
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Foreign Office says 10-year sentence shows city’s security law is being used to ‘target individuals for political expression’Hong Kong pro-democracy activist Joshua Wong sentenced to 10 years in prison in national security caseThe UK and the US have condemned the 10-year sentence given to Hong Kong pro-democracy activist Joshua Wong under a controversial national security law.Wong, 30, was sentenced on Thursday after pleading guilty to “foreign collusion” under the law. He is the only person to have been prosecuted twice under the legislation that critics say has been used to silence political opposition in the city. Continue reading...
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