Hong Kong 47: Ex-district councillor says he has ‘no regrets’ after release from prison
A former pro-democracy district councillor has become the latest among those jailed in the landmark “Hong Kong 47” national security case to be released from prison, after spending five years and seven months behind bars for conspiracy to subvert state power. Ng Kin-wai, an ex-local councillor in Yuen Long, was released from Shek Pik Prison […]
Ex-district councillor Ng Kin-wai has become the latest individual released from prison after serving five years and seven months in the "Hong Kong 47" national security case. Ng, who was jailed for conspiracy to subvert state power, was released from Shek Pik Prison on Lantau Island on Friday. Known for his pro-democracy advocacy, Ng expressed no regrets about his actions, stating that he chose what he believed was best for Hong Kong's future.
He was among 47 individuals arrested in a dawn raid linked to an unofficial primary election in July 2020, aimed at ensuring pro-democracy candidates' success in an upcoming legislative poll. Despite Hong Kong's political landscape changing, Ng emphasized the importance of facing reality without accepting it. He urged people to pursue freedom and justice, asserting that imprisonment cannot halt the pursuit of these ideals. Ng is the 22nd defendant to complete their jail term in the significant national security case.
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