Hong Kong Jails Activist Joshua Wong for 10 Years

A Hong Kong court sentenced democracy activist Joshua Wong to 10 years in prison under Beijing's national security law after he pleaded guilty to foreign collusion charges. According to Human Rights Watch, the Hong Kong High Court delivered the sentence on November 5, 2026. Wong has remained in custody since November 2020 and faces imprisonment until late 2036. Human Rights Watch calls for his immediate release and urges foreign governments to impose targeted sanctions on officials.