12 Democratic Activists in Hong Kong After Detention by Chinese Authorities Unknown Family Complains September 13 4:02
A family of 12 Hong Kong democratic activists detained by Chinese authorities trying to stowaway from Hong Kong to Taiwan revealed in a press conference that they had been unknown for more than 20 days after being transferred to jail.
The family is complaining, "I want the international community to pay close attention to how they will be treated."
The press conference was held by a family of 12 democratic activists in Hong Kong.
According to Hong Kong media, 12 men and women between the ages of 16 and 33 were arrested, charged and on bail in connection with protests in Hong Kong, and shipped from Hong Kong to Taiwan on the 23rd of last month. He was detained by the China Coast Guard on suspicion of illegally entering waters under the jurisdiction of China.
This includes a 29-year-old man who was arrested last month for violating the Hong Kong National Security Law, along with democratic activist Agnes Chow.
At a press conference, the family revealed that 12 people had been unknown for more than 20 days after being transferred to a detention center in Shenzhen, southern China.
In addition, Chinese authorities have appealed to the international community, "I want you to pay close attention to how you will be treated," saying that Chinese lawyers selected by the family are pressured to refuse the interview and not accept it. I did.
Regarding 12 people, the Hong Kong government has stated that it will "cooperate with the Chinese authorities", but it is not clear what kind of legal procedure will be taken in the future, and citizens are worried about treatment. There is a growing voice to do so, and there is a possibility that the opposition to China will further increase.
In addition, US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo issued a statement on the 11th that he was "deeply concerned."
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