Hong Kong democracy activist Joshua Wong pleads guilty to conspiracy

Wong’s own lobbying, which involved meetings with key U.S. figures, was cited as evidence against him.

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Hong Kong pro-democracy icon Joshua Wong pleaded guilty Wednesday to conspiracy to collude with foreign forces. This marks the second time he has been convicted under Beijing’s national security law, extending a prison stay that has already lasted nearly six years.

State of play

Wong, who made global headlines as a teen activist a…