A murder suspect whose proposed deportation to Taiwan was a catalyst for massive anti-government
protests in Hong Kong was released from
prison Wednesday, but despite saying he wants to face justice will remain in the city for now.
The law's proposal was prompted by the case of Hong Konger Chan Tong-kai, 20, who is wanted in Taiwan for the 2018 murder of his pregnant girlfriend, Poon Hiu-wing.
Chan apologised Wednesday for the great "pain and agony" he had caused Poon's family, saying he hoped his decision to surrender would offer them some relief.