John Lee Accuses Joshua Wong of Undermining Hong Kong’s Prosperity and Stability

Chief Executive John Lee said Joshua Wong was one of the “primary culprits responsible for undermining Hong Kong’s prosperity and stability” after Wong was sentenced to 10 years in prison for colluding with foreign countries to endanger national security. Lee stated that Wong and his accomplices continued to act as agents of foreign forces after the National Security Law came into effect, persistently conspiring with foreign countries or external forces to endanger national security, despite passing the law, and attempting to exert pressure on the Central Authorities and the HKSAR Government through external forces.

Chief Executive John Lee has condemned Joshua Wong as a primary contributor to the undermining of Hong Kong's prosperity and stability, following Wong's 10-year prison sentence for conspiracy to collude with foreign entities to endanger national security. Lee pointed out that Wong and others, including Nathan Law, had persistently collaborated with foreign countries and attempted to impose sanctions on China before the implementation of the National Security Law (NSL). Despite the NSL, according to Lee, Wong and his associates remained insincere, continuing to act as agents for foreign countries and external forces, persisting in conspiracy to weaken national security and exert pressure through external influence. A government spokesman further elaborated that Wong's sentence thoroughly debunked the notion of escaping legal responsibility under the guise of an 'international battlefront,' underscoring the HKSAR's unwavering commitment to protecting national security. The statement demonstrated the government's firm resolve to uphold the law and deter similar actions.

Lee's remarks follow a series of strong statements regarding national security and individual accountability since the implementation of the NSL. The National Security Law has been in place since June 2020, aimed at preventing, stopping, and punishing acts and activities that pose a threat to national security. The arrest and sentencing of Wong, a prominent figure in Hong Kong's pro-democracy movement, highlight the government's continuing efforts to maintain stability and security in the city.