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Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong admits instigating sanctions

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Joshua Wong, a jailed activist from Hong Kong, has admitted to instigating international sanctions against the Beijing and Hong Kong governments. He confessed to urging foreign companies to cease investments in mainland China and to petitioning a tech firm to stop providing services to the Hong Kong police. Wong conspired with others, including Nathan Law, to seek foreign intervention and support for their pro-democracy campaign. AI

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Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong admits instigating sanctions

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Brian Wong ·

    Joshua Wong admits instigating sanctions against Beijing, Hong Kong governments

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