Joshua Wong Seeks Leniency in Landmark Hong Kong Subversion Trial

The activist's lawyer argues for reduced sentencing after early guilty plea in the largest national security case against democracy advocates.

Wong, 27, is among 47 activists charged under Beijing's national security law for participating in an unofficial primary election in 2020.
The charges include conspiracy to commit subversion by attempting to paralyze the government and topple the city's leader.
Wong's lawyer emphasized his role as an active participant but not an organizer, requesting a one-third sentence reduction.
Critics argue the case exemplifies the use of the security law to suppress pro-democracy movements in Hong Kong.
Wong and others convicted in the case face potential sentences ranging from three years to life imprisonment.