Hong Kong democracy activist Wong pleads guilty to foreign collusion
The Korea Times6m ago16 newsrooms in 10 countries
HONG KONG — Hong Kong pro-democracy activist Joshua Wong pleaded guilty to foreign collusion on Wednesday in a second national security trial against him that could see him jailed for life, AFP journalists in court saw. He is accused of asking foreign countries, individuals or institutions to "impose sanctions or blockade, or engage in other hostile…
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Why it matters
Wong's conviction under Hong Kong's national security law establishes that seeking external pressure on the territory can trigger maximum penalties, shaping risk for activism that engages foreign actors.
Most affected
Hong Kong pro-democracy activists — Face potential life imprisonment for soliciting foreign pressure on the territory.
Likely next
Whether Wong receives a life sentence or reduced term at sentencing.