Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong pleads guilty in second national-security case

Prominent Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong pleaded guilty to charges in his second national-security case, with prosecutors detailing his role in the democracy movement. His lawyer urged a lenient sentence, suggesting a starting point under 10 years and roughly a half reduction for the plea and delays. Wong has spent about six years in prison for other cases, and the outcome could reflect Beijing's ongoing crackdown on dissent under the national-security law. Wong rose to prominence as a teen activist and co-founded Demosisto; his case follows years of protests and political repression in Hong Kong.