Hong Kong democracy activist Joshua Wong sentenced to 10 more years for collusion

What happened: Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong was sentenced to 10 more years in jail for colluding with foreign powers under the national security law. Key numbers: 10 years added; not due for release until late 2036; judge set a 13-year starting point, reduced to 10 for his guilty plea; Jimmy Lai received 20 Why it matters: The court called Wong and Nathan Law "ring-leaders or masterminds" of a conspiracy to endanger national security. Human Rights Watch called the sentence "cruel and unjust," while a police superintendent said it showed efforts to rouse foreign sanctions were "futile. Coverage: 7 outlets in 24h

Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong was sentenced to 10 more years in jail for colluding with foreign powers under the national security law.

The court called Wong and Nathan Law "ring-leaders or masterminds" of a conspiracy to endanger national security. Human Rights Watch called the sentence "cruel and unjust," while a police superintendent said it showed efforts to rouse foreign sanctions were "futile.