Prominent Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong has been sentenced to 10 more years in prison under the city’s national security law.
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Beijing imposed the law in 2020 in response to a major pro-democracy movement in the city, arresting hundreds of protesters.
China says it’s necessary for stability but critics say the law is designed to suppress dissent and keep pro-democracy figures, like Wong, in prison.
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