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Joshua Wong pleads guilty to foreign collusion in Hong Kong
The well-known activist has admitted to working with outsiders to push for sanctions against the Hong Kong and Beijing governments.
Joshua Wong standing in court during a legal hearing.
By John Doe
Reporting from Hong Kong 
Sept. 3, 2026, 2:51 a.m. - 2 hours ago
Joshua Wong, a famous activist from Hong Kong, has officially pleaded guilty to a serious charge. He admitted in court to "collusion with foreign forces."
This charge means the government believes he worked with people from other countries to interfere with local rules. By pleading guilty, Wong admitted that he helped push for sanctions against both the Hong Kong government and the government in Beijing.
Sanctions are basically official punishments. In this case, they are rules meant to make life harder for the governments, often by stopping trade or blocking money.
Wong is a well-known figure who has been a part of many protests over the years. Because of these new charges, he could face a very long time in prison—potentially up to life behind bars.
Legal experts and international news outlets are watching the case closely. It is a major moment in Hong Kong’s legal landscape as the city continues to deal with strict new national security laws.
Source: South China Morning Post
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