Hong Kong ‘Umbrella’ Movement Leader Freed From Prison, Says ‘No Regret’

Hong Kong ‘Umbrella’ Movement Leader Freed From Prison, Says ‘No Regret’
Chan Kin-man (C), co-founder of Occupy Central and pro-democracy activist, gestures as he is released from Pik Uk prison in Hong Kong on March 14, 2020. Isaac Lawrence/AFP via Getty Images
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HONG KONG—Hong Kong democracy activist Chan Kin-man walked free from prison on March 14 saying he had no regrets for his leading role in the 2014 “Umbrella” civil disobedience movement and that sacrifice was needed to achieve universal suffrage.

“Life in prison was difficult, but I have no regret at all... as this is a necessary price to pay for fighting for democracy,” Chan said, chanting “I want universal suffrage” with dozens of supporters.