Boom News founder Tang Ho-wing, 1 other arrested by Hong Kong national security police
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- South China Morning Postseen 30 Sept, 13:58description edited
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Hong Kong national security police have arrested two people, including the founder of online media outlet Boom News on suspicion of “incitement by spreading disinformation”, the South China Morning Post has learned A source familiar with the matter said journalist Tang Ho-wing, the 37-year-old founder of Boom News, was apprehended at around 7am on Wednesday, along with one other person. “The National Security Department has arrested two people on suspicion of incitement by spreading...Hong Kong national security police have arrested two people, including the founder of online media outlet Boom News, on suspicion of “incitement by spreading disinformation”, the South China Morning Post has learned A source familiar with the matter said journalist Tang Ho-wing, the 37-year-old founder of Boom News, was apprehended at around 7am on Wednesday, along with activist Lee Ying-chi, a dentist. “The National Security Department has arrested two people on suspicion of incitement by...
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Wed, 30 September 2026
3 reports- South China Morning Post03:00first to reportedited after publishing
Hong Kong national security police have arrested two people, including the founder of online media outlet Boom News, on suspicion of “incitement by spreading disinformation”, the South China Morning Post has learned A source familiar with the matter said journalist Tang Ho-wing, the 37-year-old founder of Boom News, was apprehended at around 7am on Wednesday, along with activist Lee Ying-chi, a dentist. “The National Security Department has arrested two people on suspicion of incitement by...
- Al Jazeera English22:16
Authorities detain media founder over Prince Edward station clash video, as press freedom groups voice concern.
- ABC News (Australia)22:46
Local media are identifying the pair as independent journalist reporter Tang Ho-wing and activist Lee Ying-chi, who were arrested under laws passed following the sometimes violent 2019 protests.
Thu, 1 October 2026
1 report- NYT World09:54
The national security police detained Tang Ho-wing, founder of the independent outlet Boom News, according to local media and watchdog groups.