What happened
Hong Kong’s High Court sentenced Wong, 30, on Thursday under Beijing’s national security law for conspiring to collude with foreign forces. He pleaded guilty in September to seeking foreign sanctions against Hong Kong and China. He has been in prison since 2020.
What each side says
The judge called the offence grave and cut a 13-year starting point for the guilty plea. Human Rights Watch called the charges baseless and urged Wong’s release, as did the U.S. consulate. China’s foreign ministry said other countries should respect Hong Kong’s legal system.
What’s next
The new term runs alongside the two months left on his old one, ABC News reports. Human Rights Watch says Wong now faces prison until late 2036, when he will be 40.
“The punishment must fit the gravity of the crime.” Judge William Tam, Hong Kong High Court, as quoted by ABC News
Sources
- France 24 (AFP): “Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong gets 10 more years in jail for foreign collusion” (Nov. 5, 2026)
- ABC News (Australia): “Hong Kong democracy activist Joshua Wong jailed for 10 more years” (Nov. 5, 2026)
- Human Rights Watch: “Hong Kong: Joshua Wong Gets Nearly 10 More Years in Prison” (Nov. 5, 2026)