Former Hong Kong lawmaker Wu Chi-wai has been released from Stanley Prison after serving time for subversion. The ex-chairman of the city’s largest opposition party, which dissolved last year, left the facility on Tuesday morning.
Wu boarded a vehicle that took him to Fung Tak Estate in Diamond Hill. Dressed in a white shirt, he carried two bags of belongings but declined to answer questions as he alighted. His release marks a milestone in the high-profile national security case that reshaped Hong Kong’s political landscape.
The Democratic Party, once a dominant force in the legislature, was disbanded in 2023 after many of its leaders faced prosecution under the Beijing-imposed security law. Wu's case is part of a broader crackdown that has silenced pro-democracy voices in the territory.
His departure from prison drew media attention but little public fanfare, reflecting the subdued political climate in the city. Observers note that while his sentence is complete, broader questions about political freedoms under the security legislation remain unresolved.
The government has not commented on the release. Critics argue the subversion charges were politically motivated, while authorities maintain they are necessary for national security.