Joshua Wong pleads guilty to seeking foreign sanctions
Wong, 29, pleaded guilty to seeking help from foreign forces. He acted under Hong Kong's national security law. This crime carries a maximum life sentence.
Why it mattersHong Kong's national security law has stopped activism for democracy. Activists like Wong now face prison time or long sentences.
AustraliaNo direct Australian effect yet, unless Australia's government or human rights groups respond to Hong Kong's crackdown on democracy.
Corroborated bytheguardian.com
✓ Claims checked against the source and corrected before publish. checked 56 min ago
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