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Suspect whose case led to HKG unrest released

(23 Oct 2019) Hong Kong released a murder suspect on Wednesday in a case that indirectly sparked mass protests in opposition to an unpopular extradition bill. Chan Tong-kai told reporters after leaving prison that he was willing to turn himself into authorities in Taiwan, where he is wanted for the killing of his girlfriend, Poon Hiu-wing. "I am willing, for my impulsive act and things I did wrong, to surrender myself to Taiwan to face sentencing and trial," he said. "I hope this can make her family feel slightly relieved, and Hiu-wing can rest in peace." Chan was released after serving a separate sentence for money laundering offences. Hong Kong authorities were unable to send him to Taiwan because there's no extradition agreement between the two countries. Hong Kong's leader had amendments in a bid to eliminate the loophole, but it sparked widespread protests over concerns it put residents at risk of being sent into mainland China's murky judicial system. Find out more about AP Archive: http://www.aparchive.com/HowWeWork Twitter:   / ap_archive   Facebook:   / aparchives   ​​ Instagram:   / apnews   You can license this story through AP Archive: http://www.aparchive.com/metadata/you...