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, is set to be greeted by his elder brother, Billy Tang Lung-piu, as he arrives from Manila at the Hong Kong International Airport. “The moment I got out of the car, uncuffed, I felt finally free,” he said. “I am really lucky to be able to walk out physically sound.” Tang Lung-wai was arrested in Manila in July...
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TUE · 2026-09-29 · 11:39 GMTBRIEF NSR-2026-0929-114956
NSR-2026-0929-114956News Report·EN·Human Interest
Hong Kong man returns to city after 26 years in Philippine prison for drug offences
A 55-year-old Hong Kong man, Tang Lung-wai, has returned to his home city after serving 26 years in a Philippine prison for drug possession convictions. He arrived at Hong Kong International Airport on Tuesday evening from Manila and expressed his feelings of freedom and gratitude for being physically sound upon release.
Simpson CheungSouth China Morning PostFiled 2026-09-29 · 11:39 GMTLean · Center-RightRead · 1 min
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A 55-year-old Hong Kong man, Tang Lung-wai, has returned to his home city after serving 26 years in a Philippine prison for drug possession convictions. He arrived at Hong Kong International Airport on Tuesday evening from Manila and expressed his feelings of freedom and gratitude for being physically sound upon release. Tang Lung-wai was arrested in Manila in July. His elder brother, Billy Tang Lung-piu, was expected to greet him.
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Tang Lung-wai was arrested in Manila in July.
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Tang Lung-wai stated he felt 'finally free' upon his release.
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Tang Lung-wai, 55, returned to Hong Kong from Manila.
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A Hong Kong man was released after 26 years in a Philippine prison for drug offenses.
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