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One of five missing Hong Kong booksellers returns from China Hong Kong booksellers: One of five missing men returns home
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One of five missing Hong Kong booksellers thought to have been detained by Chinese authorities, has returned home, Hong Kong police say. One of five missing Hong Kong booksellers thought to have been detained by Chinese authorities has returned home, Hong Kong police say.
Lui Bo and four others associated with publisher Mighty Current, which produced books critical of Chinese leaders, went missing last year.Lui Bo and four others associated with publisher Mighty Current, which produced books critical of Chinese leaders, went missing last year.
Mr Lui, the general manager of Mighty Current, disappeared on 15 October while in Shenzhen in southern China.Mr Lui, the general manager of Mighty Current, disappeared on 15 October while in Shenzhen in southern China.
All five later surfaced in police custody in China. All five later surfaced in custody of Chinese police.
They appeared on Chinese television on Sunday, saying they had been detained for "illegal book trading".They appeared on Chinese television on Sunday, saying they had been detained for "illegal book trading".
Lui Bo, also known as Lui Por, said: "I have deeply reflected on what I have done and very much regret the illegal book trading I have carried out with (another one of the five) Gui Minhai." Lui Bo said: "I have deeply reflected on what I have done and very much regret the illegal book trading I have carried out with [fellow bookseller] Gui Minhai."
Public confessions have long been a part of China's criminal law although some experts say many confessions are forced.Public confessions have long been a part of China's criminal law although some experts say many confessions are forced.
Causeway Bay Books, the Hong Kong shop owned by Mighty Current, closed following the disappearances.Causeway Bay Books, the Hong Kong shop owned by Mighty Current, closed following the disappearances.
Hong Kong's missing booksellers and 'banned' Xi Jinping bookHong Kong's missing booksellers and 'banned' Xi Jinping book
The case has sparked accusations of China violating Hong Kong judicial independence. Two of the men, Gui Minhai and Lee Bo, were outside mainland China when they disappeared. Mr Gui was in Thailand and Mr Lee in Hong Kong.The case has sparked accusations of China violating Hong Kong judicial independence. Two of the men, Gui Minhai and Lee Bo, were outside mainland China when they disappeared. Mr Gui was in Thailand and Mr Lee in Hong Kong.
Police had said on Wednesday that authorities in the southern Chinese province of Guangdong had told them Mr Lui and his colleagues, Cheung Chi Ping and Lam Wing Kee, would be released on bail in coming days. Police had said on Wednesday that authorities in the southern Chinese province of Guangdong had told them Mr Lui and two of his other colleagues, Cheung Chi Ping and Lam Wing Kee, would be released on bail in coming days.
Mr Lui's release comes just a day before the opening of China's annual parliamentary session, the National People's Congress, in Beijing.Mr Lui's release comes just a day before the opening of China's annual parliamentary session, the National People's Congress, in Beijing.
The UK has previously expressed concern about the disappearances. It said last month that Mr Lee, who has a British passport, was probably "involuntarily removed" to China in what would have been a "serious breach" of the Hong Kong handover treaty.The UK has previously expressed concern about the disappearances. It said last month that Mr Lee, who has a British passport, was probably "involuntarily removed" to China in what would have been a "serious breach" of the Hong Kong handover treaty.
However, China's foreign ministry has said its officials would not behave illegally, and urged other countries not to meddle in its affairs.However, China's foreign ministry has said its officials would not behave illegally, and urged other countries not to meddle in its affairs.
Mighty Current publishing house disappearancesMighty Current publishing house disappearances
1. Lui Bo (Lui Por), general manager, goes missing in Shenzhen, 15 October 1. Lui Bo, general manager, goes missing in Shenzhen, 15 October
2. Cheung Jiping, business manager, 32, goes missing in Dongguan, 15 October2. Cheung Jiping, business manager, 32, goes missing in Dongguan, 15 October
3. Gui Minhai, co-owner, 51, goes missing in Thailand, 17 October3. Gui Minhai, co-owner, 51, goes missing in Thailand, 17 October
4. Lam Wingkei, manager, 60, last seen in Hong Kong, 23 October4. Lam Wingkei, manager, 60, last seen in Hong Kong, 23 October
5. Lee Bo, shareholder, 65, goes missing in Hong Kong, 30 December5. Lee Bo, shareholder, 65, goes missing in Hong Kong, 30 December