Hong Kong Free Press
National security police have taken the parents and sisters of wanted activist Simon Cheng away for questioning as the self-exiled opposition figure gave the family his blessing to sever ties with him if necessary.
Cheng is one of 13 overseas pro-democracy activists wanted for alleged national security offences, with a bounty of HK$1 million each on their heads.
Cheng, 33, was accused of foreign collusion and inciting secession when national security police announced arrest warrants for him and four other overseas activists last month, adding to a list of eight announced in July.
Citing sources, local media reported on Wednesday that Cheng’s parents and two sisters were taken away from their Tuen Mun home to be questioned. Cheng’s father reportedly left Castle Peak Police Station at around midday.
The police action marks the latest move involving family members of the 13 pro-democracy figures, after Agnes Chow’s parents were questioned last month. The families of several other overseas opposition figures have also been taken in for questioning in recent months.
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