Tang condemns external smearing over Wong sentence
Secretary for Security Chris Tang strongly condemned on Thursday attacks by external forces following the sentencing of former activist Joshua Wong, who was imprisoned for 10 years after pleading guilty to conspiring with foreign countries or external elements to endanger national security. Tang said the court, in passing sentence on Wong, found that he, Nathan Law, who has absconded, and others had continued to collude with foreign officials and outlets in calling for sanctions and hostile measures against the nation, Hong Kong and their officials. He reiterated that Wong was sentenced under fair and open judicial proceedings, showing that the SAR abides by the rule of law. "Those launching attacks against us are exactly the same external forces that Wong and Law attempted to collude... They must be strongly condemned, and Hong Kong citizens must recognise and acknowledge that clearly," Tang said. Speaking outside the High Court earlier on Thursday, Steve Li, chief superintendent of the police's national security department, said Wong had taken part in social movements from a young age and committed various offences in adulthood. Li said he hoped Wong would reflect on his wrongdoings. "I sincerely hope that for the rest of his time in prison, apart from reflecting on the wrongdoings...
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