Joshua Wong faces September sentencing in second Hong Kong national security case

Hong Kong student activist Wong gained public attention in 2012 when she organized and led a series of demonstrations opposing the government's plan to introduce a national education curriculum in local schools. At the time, Wong was a high‑school student, and her involvement helped to galvanize a broader student movement that questioned the perceived political bias of the proposed program.

The protests, which attracted thousands of participants and prompted a temporary suspension of the curriculum rollout, highlighted concerns over academic freedom and civic education in Hong Kong. Wong’s leadership during the campaign elevated her profile as a youth voice in the territory’s political discourse, positioning her for continued engagement in civic activism.