Joshua Wong Chi-fung

Rule Changes

Sentenced to 10 more years on November 5, 2026 for colluding with foreign forces; now due for release in November 2036. Ten countries condemned the sentence, and Hong Kong's government rejected their statement on November 7.

Joshua Wong, the student leader who became the face of Hong Kong's democracy movement, was sentenced on November 5 to 10 more years in prison for colluding with foreign forces. He had been due for release in January; with the new term he is not expected out until November 2036.

Updated 3 days ago