Hong Kong democracy activist Edward Leung released from prison after four years

Hong Kong activist Edward Leung, who first used one of the most popular protest chants of the 2019 pro-democracy demonstrations, was released from prison on Wednesday after four years.

Hong Kong activist Edward Leung, 30, who first used one of the most popular protest chants of the 2019 pro-democracy demonstrations and the first slogan to be declared illegal under a national security law, was released from prison on Wednesday.

Leung first used "Liberate Hong Kong! Revolution of our times" as a campaign slogan for a 2016 legislative election. He was later banned from running due to his past advocacy for independence from China.