Event Brief
Hong Kong journalist Tang Ho-wing detained after protests
By The BriefBrief · Sources (1)
Filed: Sep 30, 2026 at 12:09 AM ET
UPDATED Oct 01, 2026 at 7:09 AM ET
Summary: Hong Kong national security police detained Tang Ho-wing, founder of the independent outlet Boom News, after he covered a gathering linked to the 2019 protests, according to local media and watchdog groups. The detention was reported as part of the authorities’ actions related to that protest-linked event.
WHO: Tang Ho-wing; Hong Kong national security police
WHAT: Tang Ho-wing, founder of Boom News, was detained by Hong Kong national security police after covering a gathering linked to the 2019 protests.
WHEN: Oct 01, 2026 at 5:54 AM ET
WHERE: Hong Kong
WHY: Cause not yet established.
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