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Hong Kong democracy activist Wong pleads guilty

Joshua Wong, a prominent pro-democracy activist in Hong Kong, has pleaded guilty in a new court case under Hong Kong's national 'Security Law.' This law was imposed by Beijing after a wave of protests and has been criticized for being used to suppress dissent. Wong, who is 29 years old, faces potential additional prison terms ranging from three to ten years, or even life imprisonment if the court determines the offense to be particularly severe. His plea could result in a lighter sentence. This marks the second trial against Wong under the Security Law.

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Hong Kong democracy activist Wong pleads guilty

Joshua Wong, a prominent pro-democracy activist in Hong Kong, has pleaded guilty in a new court case under Hong Kong's national 'Security Law.' This law was imposed by Beijing after a wave of protests and has been criticized for being used to suppress dissent. Wong, who is 29 years old, faces potential additional prison terms ranging from three to ten years, or even life imprisonment if the court determines the offense to be particularly severe. His plea could result in a lighter sentence. This marks the second trial against Wong under the Security Law.

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