Hong Kong frees murder suspect whose case sparked protests
26 October 2019 |
2:44 pm
Chan Tong-kai was released from a prison on Wednesday where he was serving a sentence for money laundering. Taiwan and Hong Kong authorities disagree about how he should return to Taiwan, where he is wanted for murder.
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