Tang condemns external smearing over Wong sentence

On Thursday, Chris Tang, Secretary for Security, vehemently denounced external forces that attacked the sentencing of Joshua Wong. Wong received a 10-year prison term after admitting to conspiring with foreign entities to jeopardize national security. Tang emphasized that the court found Wong, along with Nathan Law, who is on the run, and others, were persistently collaborating with foreign officials and media outlets to demand sanctions and hostile actions against Hong Kong, its officials, and the nation as a whole.

Tang reaffirmed that Wong's sentencing was conducted fairly and transparently, underscoring Hong Kong's commitment to the rule of law. The external forces that launched these attacks are precisely the same entities that Wong and Law sought to collaborate with, seeking their support and leniency on that particular day. Tang urged Hong Kong citizens to recognize and acknowledge this fact.

Steve Li, chief superintendent of the police's national security department, spoke outside the High Court earlier on Thursday. He mentioned that Wong had been involved in social movements since his youth and had committed various offenses when he was older. Li expressed his hope that Wong would take the time during his imprisonment to reflect on his misdeeds and learn to respect the law, as well as gain a proper understanding of his country.