Hong Kong police arrest two people, including an independent journalist, over alleged “seditious” acts, police and local reporting say. Authorities state the pair are accused of acting with “seditious intent.” ABC Australia and Hong Kong Free Press (HKFP) both identify the suspects as journalist Tang Ho-wing and activist Lee Ying-chi.
The arrests take place under legal provisions introduced after the sometimes violent 2019 protests. HKFP links the alleged conduct to commemorations connected to a 2019 Prince Edward MTR incident, while also reporting that police confirm the arrests without publicly naming the suspects. ABC Australia similarly says the arrests are carried out under post-2019 protest laws, but focuses on the identification of the journalist and the broader legal framework.
Across outlets, the key points are that police publicly confirm an arrest for alleged seditious intent, that the suspects include an independent journalist and an activist, and that the allegations are tied to activities or events connected to the 2019 protest period.
