Who is Joshua Wong? Why Hong Kong activist got 10 more years in jail and what is the case against him

What each side is saying

One outlet's own words from each side of the spectrum. Quoted, not summarised.

• left · 1 outlet

  The 30-year-old is already serving a four-year, eight-month prison term for the city's biggest national security case

  — The Hindu

• center · 1 outlet

  Joshua Wong’s 10-year prison sentence marks another major development in Hong Kong’s crackdown on pro-democracy activists, following years of protests.

  — Hindustan Times

• right · 1 outlet

  Joshua Wong is a prominent pro-democracy activist in Hong Kong. Jailed since 2020, he was sentenced to an additional 10 years in prison on Thursday.

  — Livemint