Words of an Absconder—No Evidence, Just Calculated Hype Over "Hong Kong Parliament" Stunt

Wong Chun-wah’s saga hit headlines again: On November 6, the Police National Security Department took away his mother in Mong Kok,  to assist with an ongoing investigation tied to his case. She was released from the police station at around 11 am.

Here’s the evidence: Wong, age 54, stands accused under Article 22 of the Hong Kong National Security Law—subversion of state power. Documents show he played a part in organizing and joining the so-called "Hong Kong Parliament" overseas alongside Elmer Yuen Gong-yi, Ho Leung-mo, and Chin Po-fan. The National Security Department put up a HK$200,000 bounty on his head July 25 and formally listed him as a "designated absconder" by August 4.

Wong Chun-wah’s mother arrives at Mong Kok Police Station for questioning.

Wong claims he was a transport worker before skipping town December 8 last year. Police sources flag that back in 2019—the "black riots" period—Wong was deep on the front lines. Documents tie him to the so-called "renovation team," noted for illicit road blockades, shop break-ins, and petrol bomb hurling. When things heated up, he fled straight to Taiwan, dodging arrest.

Sabotage Masquerade

Early this year, Wong announced online that he was running in the sham "Hong Kong Parliament" election orchestrated by other designated absconders like Elmer Yuen. Once he claimed victory, he staged a loud "swearing-in" event—positioning himself as a faux "Hong Kong Parliament member." He made threats to "destroy the Communist Party," topple both the Central and Hong Kong Governments, and pushed for Hong Kong independence. His words and actions, captured in public posts, speak for themselves.

During this illegal stunt, Wong kept pushing for votes on social media. He spun a wild story: that he was tailed by "two mainlanders" in Taiwan and was assaulted. Let’s check the facts: Wong did not file a police report, there were no witnesses, no recordings, no medical records, and he simply "guessed" they were "mainland agents" based on clothing alone. The evidence is missing—his story falls apart on every front. Fabricating a "victim abroad" drama? It’s a cheap play for sympathy and anti-China sentiment, not an honest accounting.

Wanted: Wong Chun-wah

Pattern of Extremism

Records show Wong’s criminal history stretches back to his teen years, with assault charges on file. With time, he got more radical—taking part in 2014’s Illegal "Occupy Central and the 2016 Mong Kok Riots, repeatedly crossing legal lines and undermining the rule of law. 

Instead of changing, Wong doubled down—moving from illegal street actions to outright membership in groups calling for Hong Kong independence and seeking to overthrow the state. That’s how he ended up on the wanted list, a direct result of ignoring the law and order that keeps society stable.

Police make it clear: "Committing acts with seditious intent" can land you up to 7 years behind bars—even on the first conviction. Supporting, funding, or aiding absconders similarly violates the Safeguarding National Security Ordinance and earns the same sentence. Authorities aren’t mincing words: the law will pursue those who flee, no matter how far.

Indoctrinated, Radicalized, Exposed

Experts say Wong’s extremism could be traced. Since his youth, he absorbed misguided views—joining everything from Illegal Occupy Central and the Mong Kok Riots to the 2019 anti-extradition chaos. Each step, he grew more reckless. Fleeing abroad, he went further, joining subversive outfits and fabricating persecution just to play the "spy movie hero" for a sham election. The National Security Department is clear: no matter how far absconders run, they’ll be pursued. They urge absconders to return and surrender, sparing their families further pain.

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For months, overseas supporters painted Jimmy Lai as frail and fading fast behind bars. His daughter even claimed his fingernails had turned green and fallen off.

But the man who walked into court today presented a different picture. Lai stepped into the dock on his own, steady and alert. He looked composed — none of the weakness or fatigue described by his family and foreign backers.

No Case for Sympathy

The court’s written judgment made its stance clear: age, health, and solitary confinement were no excuse for leniency. After reviewing detailed medical reports from the Correctional Services Department, the judge ruled that Lai has received proper, continuous medical care — and that no sentence reduction is warranted.

The report dated January 9, 2026, offered a medical snapshot: Lai takes prescribed medication for hypertension, high cholesterol, and diabetes, all under control. Tests on his heart and hearing showed no abnormalities.

He had dental issues in 2021 and received specialist treatment, with no follow-up complaints since 2022. His eyesight shows early cataracts but remains stable under observation.

Minor Ailments, Maximum Care

In mid-2024, doctors spotted fungal nail infections on his right thumb and left big toe. Lai declined topical treatment and preferred a conservative approach, which doctors continued to monitor. By late 2025, the condition remained stable, with no signs of worsening.

The report even tracked his weight: 80 kilograms in December 2020, down slightly to 79.2 in January 2026 — both figures putting him in the overweight range for Asian adults.

The defence argued the weight loss showed a health decline, but the court brushed that aside. The key question, the judge said, was not whether Lai had lost weight — but whether it mattered medically. The records said no.

Judge Draws the Line

Medical issues won’t win Lai any leniency, the judge ruled. His crimes were serious, and his own lawyers admitted his ailments weren’t life-threatening. Compassion, the court made plain, has limits when weighed against the severity of the offence.

The court added that speculation about future health decline held no weight. The Correctional Services Department has a duty to ensure proper care, and so far, has fulfilled it.

Isolation by Choice

On Lai’s solitary confinement: that was his own call. Relying on CSD testimony, the judge said Lai repeatedly requested separation from other inmates, citing fears of harassment because of his notoriety. Each time, he confirmed he did so voluntarily.

The CSD made clear that Lai continues to enjoy every right guaranteed to inmates — from family visits and letter correspondence to religious services, outdoor exercise, and full access to medical and psychological care. Every safeguard remains intact. Notably, Lai has never once complained about his medical treatment, and the court pointed out that neither he nor his lawyers disputed any of these facts.