A prominent activist has been sentenced for his second conviction under China’s national security law, marking another legal setback for Hong Kong’s pro-democracy movement. The ruling follows a series of prosecutions that critics argue signal a deepening crackdown on dissent in the city. Authorities have increasingly invoked the law to target activists, raising concerns over shrinking political freedoms. The case underscores the broader suppression of opposition figures since the law’s implementation.
Wong was sentenced for his second conviction under a Beijing-imposed national security law, in a case that critics say reflects the crackdown on the city's once-thriving pro-democracy movement.
