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Murder suspect whose case was catalyst for Hong Kong protests released

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'As for the society and Hong Kongers, I could only (say) I'm sorry,' said Hong Konger Chan Tong-kai, who is wanted in Taiwan for the 2018 murder of his pregnant girlfriend Poon Hiu-wing.

A murder suspect whose proposed deportation to Taiwan was a catalyst for massive anti-government protests in Hong Kong was released from prison Wednesday, but despite saying he wants to face justice will remain in the city for now.

He was released from a maximum security prison Wednesday after spending 18 months in custody after convictions on money laundering charges related to cash and valuables he took from his girlfriend before fleeing to Hong Kong. He also apologised for being a catalyst for the huge protests that have wracked Hong Kong for months.

Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen said Wednesday that Chan could not surrender himself, and needed to be arrested instead.

 

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