Hong Kong democracy activist Joshua Wong sentenced to 10 years in jail

What happened: Hong Kong's High Court found pro-democracy activist Joshua Wong guilty of colluding with foreign entities under the city's national security law and jailed him for an additional 10 years. Key numbers: 10 years added; Wong is 30 and has been in prison since 2020; he was due for release in January 2027; Judge William Tam used a 13-year starting point, reduced Why it matters: The US consulate in Hong Kong strongly condemned the sentence and called for his immediate release. Taiwan and rights groups including Human Rights Watch and Amnesty International criticised the decision. Coverage: 8 outlets in 24h

Hong Kong's High Court found pro-democracy activist Joshua Wong guilty of colluding with foreign entities under the city's national security law and jailed him for an additional 10 years.

The US consulate in Hong Kong strongly condemned the sentence and called for his immediate release. Taiwan and rights groups including Human Rights Watch and Amnesty International criticised the decision.