Joshua Wong
Joshua Wong is a well-known pro-democracy activist in Hong Kong, recognized for his leadership during the 2014 Umbrella Movement and subsequent protests. He was also part of the 'Hong Kong 47' group, facing national security charges for his activism. Wong's persistent advocacy for democratic reforms has garnered international attention and support, making him a key figure in the fight for political freedom in the region.
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Joshua Wong is a prominent figure in the pro-democracy movement who is currently serving a prison sentence.
Das Urteil gegen Jimmy Lai
Switzerland· 2026-02-16
Joshua Wong was featured in a teleconference call during an online forum held by a Singaporean activist.
Singapore denies entry to exiled HK pro-democracy activist
United Kingdom· 2025-09-29
Joshua Wong is a pro-democracy activist imprisoned in Hong Kong who has been accused of violating the national security law.
La represión se intensifica en Hong Kong, cinco años después de la ley de seguridad nacional
Bolivia· 2025-06-30
Media mogul Jimmy Lai and activist Joshua Wong are among the pro-democracy figures that have been charged or jailed under the NSL.
Hong Kong bans 'seditious' mobile gameUnited Kingdom· 2025-06-11
Joshua Wong has been hit with further national security charges, a move rights groups said showed the Hong Kong government was trying to keep dissidents behind bars for as long as possible.
Jailed Hong Kong democracy activist Joshua Wong hit with new charges | Hong KongUnited Kingdom· 2025-06-07
Joshua Wong, a prominent leader of Hong Kong’s pro-democracy movement, has been hit with new national security charges.
Jailed Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong hit with new national security charges
Canada· 2025-06-06
Joshua Wong is a famous figure and icon of the 2014 pro-democracy protests in Hong Kong.
Hong Kong frees four pro-democracy lawmakers after completing jail termsUnited Kingdom· 2025-04-29
Joshua Wong is an activist who had been jailed before on activism charges.
Four pro-democracy lawmakers from ‘Hong Kong 47’ group freed after four years in jail | Hong KongUnited Kingdom· 2025-04-29
