Hong Kong Watch's statement on the arrest of Joshua Wong

Today pro-democracy activist Joshua Wong was arrested when reporting to central police station at 1pm. The arrest is related to his participation in an “unauthorised assembly” on 5th October last year. He was also told that his arrest was the result of violating the Government’s law banning the wearing of masks last year.

Commenting on Joshua Wong’s arrest, Johnny Patterson, Hong Kong Watch’s Director, said:

“Joshua Wong’s arrest is the latest example of flagrant political prosecution in Hong Kong. Beijing, and their counterparts in the Hong Kong government, are waging a campaign of lawfare, abusing the courts to silence their political opponents and create an atmosphere of self-censorship.”

For further information: https://twitter.com/joshuawongcf/status/1309016965659398145