Joshua Wong was sentenced to another 10 years! Lin Feifan posted a message of support: I respect you and the people of Hong Kong

Joshua Wong, the former secretary-general of the Hong Kong localist political party "Hong Kong People's Liberation Army" was sentenced to another 10 years in prison on the 5th. Deputy Secretary-General of the National Security Council Lin Feifan posted a message on the social platform, recalling the friendship between the two and supporting each other, and lamented that Joshua Wong was sentenced again. "I don't know when we will see you next time," but "I want to thank you for your bravery, for setting this unyielding example for Hong Kong, for freedom, and for a whole generation of people who pursue freedom."

Joshua Wong was convicted in the "Hong Kong 47" case in 2024 and sentenced to 4 years and 8 months in prison. During his sentence, he was arrested again in prison in June 2025. On the 5th, he was charged with "conspiracy to collude with foreign countries or external forces to endanger national security" in violation of the "Hong Kong National Security Law". Although he pleaded guilty, he was still sentenced to 10 years in prison by the High Court.

The European Union External Affairs Department (EEAS) issued a statement stating that it deeply regrets this politically motivated verdict, which shows that the rule of law in Hong Kong continues to deteriorate and further damages Hong Kong's international reputation.

Hong Kong Chief Executive Lee Ka-chiu said that Joshua Wong, former Demosisto chairman Law Koon-chong and others were "the culprits in undermining Hong Kong's prosperity and stability." They showed no regrets after the implementation of the national security law and continued to "act as agents of foreign countries and foreign forces." They continued to collude with foreign countries or foreign forces to endanger national security and tried to put pressure on the central government of Beijing and the SAR government through foreign forces.

Lin Feifan recalled, "When we first met, we were both young. Of course you are much younger than me. You had just finished the 'Anti-State Religion Movement', and we happened to be carrying out the 'Anti-Media Monopoly Movement.' In 2014, we both experienced the biggest change in our lives, and no one could predict what would happen next."

"I still remember that not long after the movement ended, you came to Tainan to find me, and I took you around Tainan city on my motorcycle. The time was short, but I will never forget it. Later, every time you came to Taiwan, Beijing and the Hong Kong government mobilized Taiwanese gangs and reunification groups to attack you and surround you. When the Reunification Promotion Party staged a protest outside my wedding, you still came from Hong Kong to support me and bless me. Subsequently, you faced a series of judicial purges that lasted for more than ten years."

Lin Feifan lamented that Joshua Wong "has been in prison for 6 years, and today he was sentenced to another 10 years. I don't know when we will see you next time." "But I want to thank you for your bravery, for setting this unyielding example for Hong Kong, for freedom, and for a whole generation of people who pursue freedom."

Lin Feifan finally said: "I respect you and the people of Hong Kong. May the good people be safe."