A Hong Kong protester dubbed 'Grandma Wong' says Chinese authorities kept her in custody for a month and a half across the border in Shenzhen, where she allegedly suffered mental abuse, and was then prevented from coming back for over a year
A Hong Kong protester dubbed "Grandma Wong" says Chinese authorities kept her in custody for a month and a half across the border in Shenzhen, where she allegedly suffered mental abuse, and was then prevented from coming back for over a year.
Prominent Hong Kong protester Alexandra Wong, 64, has made her first public appearance in 14 months, telling the media she had been held in mainland China.Speaking to media for the first time since her release after completing 14 days in quarantine, Wong said she had been detained by Chinese police when she tried to return to her home in Shenzhen on August 14, 2019.
Australia Latest News, Australia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Victoria records one new virus case and no deathsBREAKING: Melbourne’s all-important 14-day average has fallen again with Victoria recording just one new virus case overnight, the lowest amount in months.
Read more »
Yes they can can can: Moulin Rouge picks up 14 Tony Award nominationsYes they can can can: Moulin Rouge picks up 14 Tony Award nominations | nathanaelcooper
Read more »
Passengers from New Zealand detained in MelbourneThe ABC understands 14 passengers have been detained in Melbourne after they arrived from New Zealand under the trans-Tasman bubble arrangements.
Read more »
How a 'trail of positive steps' out of lockdown could stop Victorians breaking the rulesOffering Victorians small, meaningful steps out of lockdown more regularly could help prevent people from choosing to breach coronavirus health directives, a behavioural expert says.
Read more »
Berejiklian risks unpicking decades of feminist progressIt's sexist for a woman to claim her female emotions prevent her from living up to ethical and professional responsibilities.
Read more »
Week of confusion on hard border leaves McGowan Government mopping up the political damageIt's been a bad week for the WA Government. Instead of capitalising on the state's encouraging jobs data, it's been left trying to minimise the damage from its mixed messages on when it might open the state's border, Jacob Kagi reports.
Read more »