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Prominent Hong Kong activist pleads guilty to colluding with foreign interests

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Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong has pleaded guilty to charges of colluding with foreign interests. The case was brought under the national security law imposed by Beijing, which governs the territory's legal proceedings regarding political dissent and international engagement.

The plea marks a significant development in the ongoing legal actions against pro-democracy figures in Hong Kong. The national security law, introduced to curb activities deemed threatening to state stability, remains a focal point of international scrutiny and domestic political tension.

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