HONG KONG—Families of Hong Kong activists detained by mainland Chinese authorities last month after trying to flee the city by boat appealed for information and demanded their immediate return. Their plea Saturday comes the day after Secretary of State Mike Pompeo expressed concern the group of 12 had been denied access to their lawyers while Chinese authorities had yet to provide information about their welfare or the charges they face.

Source: Wall Street Journal September 12, 2020 12:53 UTC