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Joshua Wong sentenced in another Hong Kong activism case

5:02am April 17, 2023

by The Associated Press

Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong was sentenced Monday to 3 months in prison for breaching court bans on disclosing personal information about a police officer during 2019 anti-government protests.

Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong addresses the media during a news conference in Berlin last month. Wong on Tuesday said Hong Kong authorities have disqualified him from upcoming local council elections.

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Joshua Wong Disqualified From Running In Hong Kong Council Elections

10:38am October 29, 2019

An elections official said the pro-democracy activist's call for "self-determination" in the Chinese territory was inconsistent with pledging allegiance to the city and its constitution.

Joshua Wang speaks to protesters outside of police headquarters in Hong Kong on June 21.

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Hong Kong Democracy Demonstrators Arrested A Day Ahead Of Planned March

10:28pm August 29, 2019

by Emily Feng

The group Demosisto said Agnes Chow and Joshua Wong were arrested early Friday morning. Police also confirmed the arrest of activist Andy Chan.

Protesters fend off tear gas and riot police in Hong Kong on Sunday. Pro-democracy demonstrations in the semi-autonomous Chinese territory have been going on for several weeks.

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Hong Kong Charges Dozens Of Protesters With Rioting

8:45pm July 31, 2019

by Shannon Van Sant

If found guilty, the protesters reportedly could face up to 10 years in jail. Demonstrations began several weeks ago over an extradition bill and have grown to include other demands.

Demonstrators gather during a protest at Hong Kong International Airport, Friday, with the goal of alerting travelers to their call for democratic reforms and the withdrawal of a controversial extradition bill.

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Hong Kong Protesters Occupy The City's Airport In 'Summer Of Discontent'

9:03pm July 26, 2019

by Shannon Van Sant

Demonstrators flooded the arrivals terminal, taking their demands for protection of Hong Kong's freedoms to an international audience.

Pro-democracy activist Joshua Wong addresses the crowd outside Hong Kong's Legislative Council on Monday, during a demonstration demanding that Hong Kong's leaders step down and permanently withdraw an extradition bill.

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Hong Kong Activist Joshua Wong Is Freed, Says He Will Join Mass Protests

11:47am June 17, 2019

by Bill Chappell

"Hello world and hello freedom," said the activist, who served a month on a contempt of court charge. Wong called on Hong Kong's leader to resign after protests over a controversial extradition bill.

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