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Hong Kong pro-democracy activist Joshua Wong to plead guilty to protest charges
Prominent Hong Kong pro-democracy activist Joshua Wong says he plans to plead guilty to charges related to anti-government protests held last year.
Key points:
- Joshua Wong and other activists have accused of organising and participating in unauthorised demonstrations
- They could face up to five years in prison
- A growing number of Hong Kong activists have been charged since Beijing imposed sweeping national security laws
Ahead of a court hearing on Monday, Mr Wong said he and fellow activist Ivan Lam would both plead guilty to organising, taking part in and inciting protesters to join an unauthorised demonstration outside police headquarters in Wan Chai last June.
Both men were members of the now-disbanded Demosisto political party.
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