Cai Yaochang, the former vice-president of the stake, was charged with participating in and inciting an unauthorised assembly at a rally held on June 4 of the previous year. He was sentenced to 12 months in prison at the end of last year, and was released from Shibi Prison this morning (13th) after his sentence was reduced.
Several members of the Democratic Party, relatives and friends waited in Tung Chung at about 10 o'clock this morning to welcome him. Cai Yiuchang later showed up with books and other personal belongings. He pointed out that Hong Kong has undergone tremendous changes in recent years, and the current difficulties and crises have not yet passed. He hoped that Hong Kong people would have the courage to face adversity.
Democratic Party Chairman Luo Jianxi, former Democratic Party Chairman Emily Lau, former Street Worker Legislative Council member Liang Yaozhong, and Democratic Party member Zhang Wenguang and others attended the scene this morning to welcome Cai Yaochang's release from prison and sent flowers.
Cai Yaochang said that during the eight months in prison, he has been learning about current events in Hong Kong through newspapers and radio news.
He said that Hong Kong has undergone tremendous changes in recent years, and the difficulties and crises to be faced have not yet passed. He hopes that Hong Kong people can face adversity and find the best way out.
After he was released from prison, he said that he had no plans to leave Hong Kong. He also pointed out that Hong Kong was his birthplace. In the future, he would devote his time to work and serving the grassroots.
Recalling his life in prison, Cai Yaochang said that he used exercise every day to pass the time. He lost about 6 kilograms in 8 months in prison, and regular exercise also made him healthier.
In addition, I also read in my spare time. I have read hundreds of books in prison, many of which are Chinese and foreign history and development history, so that I have a more substantial understanding and understanding of the current situation.
Cai Yaochang said that during his time in prison, he experienced severe weather such as severe cold and extreme heat, and felt a lot of torment.
He believes that the environment and facilities of the prison still have room for improvement, and he believes that being imprisoned is already a punishment and should not be treated inappropriately.
Former Legislative Councillor Leung Yiu-chung (right), who was also convicted earlier of participating in an unauthorized assembly, was also present.
(Photo by Zhang Haowei)
The police banned the June 4th Candlelight Gala last year because of the epidemic, but a large number of people still gathered in Victoria Park, including the stake and some pro-democracy activists.
Afterwards, 26 people who participated in the gathering were prosecuted. After trial, they were sentenced to prison terms ranging from 4 to 14 months.
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