# Joshua Wong national security prosecution

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/joshua-wong-national-security-prosecution
> Updated: 2026-09-06T23:50:00.000Z. Sources: 41. Developments: 2.

Hong Kong pro-democracy activist Joshua Wong pleaded guilty in the High Court to conspiracy to collude with foreign forces to endanger national security. The charges relate to activities between July and November 2020, during which Wong and fellow activist Nathan Law allegedly lobbied U.S. officials to impose sanctions or blockades against China and Hong Kong.

Wong, who is already serving a prison sentence for a separate subversion case, faces a potential maximum penalty of life imprisonment for this offense. Sentencing for the collusion charge is pending.

In response to the guilty plea, U.S. House Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi called on the international community and Congress to secure Wong’s release. Pelosi characterized the national security law as a “repression law” that is “anything but security,” while also highlighting the legal situation of other figures such as Jimmy Lai.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-06: Nancy Pelosi calls for release of Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong

U.S. Representative Emerita Nancy Pelosi is calling for the release of Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong, who faces life in prison after pleading guilty to national security charges.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/nancy-pelosi-calls-for-release-of-hong-kong-activist-joshua-wong

### 2026-09-02: Joshua Wong pleads guilty to foreign collusion in Hong Kong

Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong pleaded guilty to conspiracy to collude with foreign forces, a national security offense. He faces potential life imprisonment in his second case under the city's security law.

38 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/joshua-wong-pleads-guilty-to-foreign-collusion-in-hong-kong

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