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Hong Kong man returns home after 26 years in Philippine prison

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A Hong Kong man, Tang Lung-wai, has returned to his home city after serving 26 years in a Philippine prison for drug offenses. He was released following a court ruling that commuted his life sentence. Tang maintained his innocence throughout his incarceration and expressed his relief at finally being free. AI

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Hong Kong man returns home after 26 years in Philippine prison

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Simpson Cheung ·

    Hong Kong man returns to city after 26 years in Philippine prison for drug offences

    A Hong Kong man imprisoned in the Philippines for 26 years while fighting against convictions for drug possession has been released and returned home on Tuesday evening. Tang Lung-wai, 55, was seen hugging his elder brother, Billy Tang Lung-piu, as he arrived from Manila at the H…

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