Boy, 15, among detained members of Hong Kong Democratic Independence Union, established in Taiwan last November

Hong Kong national security police have arrested four male suspects, including a 15-year-old boy, for allegedly conspiring to subvert state power by advocating for independence through a group established in Taiwan.

Police said on Thursday that the arrestees, aged 15 to 47, belonged to the Hong Kong Democratic Independence Union, which was established in Taiwan last November.

The suspects were believed to include the group’s secretary, a member of its council and two general members.

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