Overview

• On June 6 the Hong Kong government filed fresh charges accusing Wong of urging foreign states or institutions to impose sanctions or blockades on Hong Kong and China.
• The indictment alleges that Wong’s 2020 calls for sanctions could have caused serious consequences and may be punished by life imprisonment.
• Wong, who is already serving a 4-year, 8-month sentence for subversion related to an unofficial primary election, appeared in court but made no comment on the new allegations.
• Proceedings have been postponed until August 8, when Wong will face the renewed national security law charges.
• Since Beijing enacted the national security law in 2020, dozens of pro-democracy activists have been jailed or fled overseas under its sweeping crackdown.