13th January 2025 – (Hong Kong) Robert Chung Ting-yiu, president of the Hong Kong Public Opinion Research Institute, was taken by national security police today, from his residence to assist in an investigation related to the absconder Chung Kim-wah. Reports indicate that at approximately 10am, Chung was escorted to the institute’s office in Wong Chuk-hang, where police conducted a thorough search and collected substantial documentation.
By 6pm, Chung and two members of his staff were seen leaving the office accompanied by police officers, boarding a police vehicle for further questioning at the station. Although they have not been formally arrested, the investigation seeks to clarify any potential connections between the institute and Chung Kim-wah, who has been wanted for allegedly breaching the national security law.
According to a statement from Security Secretary Chris Tang Ping-keung, the inquiry focuses on whether Chung or his organisation provided assistance to the absconder, rather than the polling activities conducted by the institute. Tang emphasised the importance of upholding the rule of law as vital for maintaining Hong Kong’s reputation.
This development follows the December announcement by the national security police, which included Chung Kim-wah among six individuals wanted for their alleged roles in activities deemed a threat to national security. The investigation continues as authorities seek to establish the nature of any financial or operational links that may exist.
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