Guilty Plea Deals Blow to Hong Kong's Struggling Pro Democracy Movement Joshua Wong's decision to plead guilty in his second national security case has sent shockwaves through the city, sparking fears that Beijing's grip on Hong Kong is tightening.
The 26 year old activist already serves a four year and eight month sentence for his role in an unofficial political primary and now faces additional charges of conspiring with foreign forces to endanger national security.
Wong's plea comes as no surprise given Hong Kong's increasingly draconian laws and the government's relentless pursuit of pro democracy activists.