Tang condemns external smearing over Wong sentence

Chris Tang, the Secretary for Security, vehemently denounced external forces' attacks in response to the sentencing of Joshua Wong, who received a 10-year prison term for conspiring with foreign entities to jeopardize national security. Tang highlighted that the court determined Wong, along with Nathan Law, who has fled, and others, continued to cooperate with foreign officials and media outlets advocating for sanctions and hostile actions against Hong Kong and its officials.

Tang emphasized that Wong's sentence was handed down after a fair and transparent judicial process, affirming Hong Kong's commitment to the rule of law. Those opposing Hong Kong are the same external forces that Wong and Law endeavored to collaborate with. Tang urged the public to recognize and accept this reality. At a press conference outside the High Court, Steve Li, the chief superintendent of Hong Kong's national security department, disclosed that Wong had been involved in activism since his youth and had committed various offenses in his adult life.

Li expressed hope that Wong would contemplate his actions during his incarceration. Li sincerely hoped that, throughout the remainder of his prison term, Wong would not only reflect on his wrongdoings that harmed the nation and Hong Kong SAR but also learn to respect the law and gain a proper understanding of his country.