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Joshua Wong, face of Hong Kong's pro-democracy protests, jailed for 10 years
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Context
What happened: Joshua Wong was sentenced to 10 years in jail for colluding with foreign forces under Hong Kong's national security law. He had already spent six years in prison and was due to be freed in January.
Key numbers: 10-year sentence; 2020 law imposed; 2 months and 2 days served concurrently; Wong turned 30 last month; 56-month prior subversion sentence; Jimmy Lai jailed
Why it matters: Human Rights Watch called the ruling "cruel and unjust," and his friend Frances Hui said she was "heartbroken" and "outraged," describing the sentencing as part of a broader political crackdown.
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What changed
Joshua Wong was sentenced to 10 years in jail for colluding with foreign forces under Hong Kong's national security law. He had already spent six years in prison and was due to be freed in January.
Why it matters
Human Rights Watch called the ruling "cruel and unjust," and his friend Frances Hui said she was "heartbroken" and "outraged," describing the sentencing as part of a broader political crackdown.