September 2, 2026
Facts
Joshua Wong pleaded guilty on September 2 in a second Hong Kong national-security case to conspiracy to collude with foreign forces/entities. Reuters and AP report that sentencing remains pending.
FCM Response
Free China Movement (FCM) believes peaceful democratic advocacy should not become an unlimited source of additional criminal punishment. Any sentence should be assessed against legality, proportionality, due process and Hong Kong’s promised protections for expression and association.
Follow-Up / What We Are Watching Next
FCM will monitor the sentencing decision and any further legal developments. Read the News & Editorial / Analysis. Read the Free China Movement Statement.
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