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Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong pleads guilty to foreign collusion
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Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong pleads guilty to foreign collusion

Joshua Wong, a leading Hong Kong democracy activist, has pleaded guilty to charges of conspiring to collude with foreign forces under Hong Kong's national security law. He is already serving a prison sentence for subversion related to his role in pro-democracy protests. The plea could result in additional jail time. Wong was arrested in 2019 for organizing illegal demonstrations and has been a central figure in Hong Kong's pro-democracy movement. His case highlights the ongoing legal challenges faced by activists under the city's security laws.

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Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong pleads guilty to foreign collusion

Joshua Wong, a leading Hong Kong democracy activist, has pleaded guilty to charges of conspiring to collude with foreign forces under Hong Kong's national security law. He is already serving a prison sentence for subversion related to his role in pro-democracy protests. The plea could result in additional jail time. Wong was arrested in 2019 for organizing illegal demonstrations and has been a central figure in Hong Kong's pro-democracy movement. His case highlights the ongoing legal challenges faced by activists under the city's security laws.

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