Claudia Mo, Jeremy Tam, Kwok Ka-ki, and Gary Fan were released from prison in Hong Kong after serving over four years for their roles in an unofficial primary election. They were part of the 'Hong Kong 47,' arrested under a Beijing-imposed national security law aimed at subverting the government. This release marks the first reunion for these lawmakers with their families after years of separate confinement. Their convictions underscore the ongoing government crackdown on dissent following pro-democracy protests in 2019. Critics argue this reflects a significant reduction of civil liberties in Hong Kong since its return to China.