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One Turn followed this story across 3 editions, from Hong Kong on November 4, 2026. Newest first.
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Au Kam San, a former Macau lawmaker, was sentenced to 12 years and six months in the city's first national security case. Hong Kong added 10 years to Joshua Wong's sentence. Canada and nine other countries called for an end to unjust prosecutions.
Why it matters: It marks further limits on political dissent in Macau and Hong Kong.
Sources: BBC News, NPR, CBC News · See it on the globe
A Hong Kong court sentenced activist Joshua Wong to 10 more years under the national security law for collusion with foreign forces. Wong, 30, has been in prison since 2020 and had been expected to be released within months. He will now serve until 2036. Critics say the case shows the law can be used repeatedly against one person.
Why it matters: The ruling shows how Hong Kong's security law is applied to dissent.
Sources: NPR, The Guardian, Euronews · See it on the globe
The Hong Kong activist was due to be sentenced for foreign collusion.
Why it matters: Shows limits on dissent.
Sources: Japan Times · See it on the globe