Wong undermined HK's prosperity and stability: CE

Chief Executive John Lee accused Joshua Wong of being one of the main reasons behind the decline of Hong Kong's prosperity and stability after Wong was sentenced to 10 years for conspiring with foreign entities to threaten national security. In his statement, Lee highlighted that Wong had repeatedly violated laws before the National Security Law (NSL) came into effect.

He further alleged that Wong, Nathan Law, and others had colluded with foreign nations, attempting to impose sanctions against China while the SAR was under the SAR's governance. Lee pointed out that after the NSL's implementation, Wong, Law, and their associates showed no remorse and continued to cooperate with foreign countries and external forces, constantly conspiring to endanger national security.

Their aim was to pressure central authorities and the HKSAR government through external means, betraying Hong Kong while refusing to change their ways. A government spokesperson emphasized that Wong's sentence had shattered the notion that individuals could endanger national security while escaping liability under the guise of an "international battlefront" or "international advocacy."

The spokesperson also affirmed the Hong Kong government's resolute commitment to protecting national security, signaling to the international community.