"Umbrella Movement" Leader visits Taiwan Protest against support on September 3 at 14:58
On the 3rd, Mr. Huang Yuan, the leader of the “Umbrella Movement” five years ago, visited Taiwan to appeal for the protests that continued in Hong Kong.
On the 3rd, the arrival of the international airport in the suburbs of Taipei was Mr. Huang Yi, the executive of the Hong Kong democratic group "Hong Kong Shuji".
Mr. Huang, who led the protest “Umbrella Movement” in Hong Kong five years ago, came out in June after receiving a prison sentence. It was arrested and prosecuted by the Hong Kong authorities last month for inciting participation in an illegal gathering related to
Mr. Huang, who is currently on bail, told reporters at the airport, “The pressure from the authorities facing Hong Kong is very serious and I want Taiwanese people to be more interested in the situation in Hong Kong.” It was.
Mr. Huang will stay in Taiwan until the 5th, visit the ruling and civilian parties, etc., and also participate in the rally to appeal for the protests that will continue in Hong Kong.