The Chinese Democratic Unity Alliance (CDUA) solemnly protests and strongly condemns the Hong Kong authorities’ imposition of an additional ten-year prison sentence on prominent democracy activist Joshua Wong on charges including alleged “conspiracy to collude with foreign forces.”
Using a full decade of imprisonment to silence a young activist’s speech and convictions exposes the authoritarian regime’s profound weakness and fear in the face of justice and public opinion. Joshua Wong’s advocacy for Hong Kong’s freedom and rule of law is a just defense of principle. Those who deprive Hong Kong people of their fundamental human rights and drive an entire generation of young people into desperation are the ones who should face the judgment of history.
This cruel sentence is yet another sign that Hong Kong’s remaining space for freedom has been completely eroded. It is also a flagrant violation of the commitments made to the international community in the Sino-British Joint Declaration. The Chinese Democratic Unity Alliance states and calls for the following:
Our Position and Appeals
- We solemnly demand the immediate and unconditional release of Joshua Wong, Jimmy Lai, and all political prisoners jailed for defending democracy and freedom, and an end to all political persecution.
- We urgently call on the international community to take concrete action, closely monitor the continuing deterioration of human rights in Hong Kong, and use effective diplomatic measures so that political prisoners are not left isolated to suffer abuse and imprisonment.
- We reaffirm CDUA’s unwavering resolve to stand and struggle alongside the people of Hong Kong. Prison walls and chains may deprive activists of their liberty, but they can never extinguish a generation of young Hong Kong people’s pursuit of democracy and dignity.
Joshua Wong has honored his commitment to freedom at the cost of his youth. He is a source of pride for Hong Kong and a symbol of resistance to authoritarianism in our time.
The Chinese Democratic Unity Alliance will continue to follow the circumstances of Joshua Wong and all those persecuted in Hong Kong, and will continue its efforts until freedom returns.
Chinese Democratic Unity Alliance
November 5, 2026