Hong Kong rebukes 10 nations over criticism of Joshua Wong sentencing

Hong Kong authorities rejected a joint statement from 10 Western countries criticizing the sentencing of activist Joshua Wong, accusing them of distorting facts and smearing the national security law. The exchange highlights ongoing diplomatic friction over Hong Kong's legal crackdown, with foreign governments framing it as repression and Beijing-backed authorities defending it as lawful. The incident is part of a continuing pattern of international criticism following Hong Kong's national security legislation.

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