Hong Kong Makes First National Security Arrests in 10 Months
- Pro-democracy activist Elizabeth Tang detained, media report
- Tang was arrested after visiting her jailed husband: report
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Hong Kong’s national security police detained a prominent pro-democracy activist on Thursday in the first reported arrest under the security law in about 10 months.
Elizabeth Tang was arrested for allegations of colluding with foreign forces, media including the South China Morning Post reported. She was arrested outside Stanley Prison after visiting her husband, jailed activist Lee Cheuk-yan, according to reports. Police said in a statement a 65-year old woman was arrested for suspected collusion.