Prominent Hong Kong independence activist Edward Leung was released from prison last Wednesday after spending four years behind bars over a 2016 protest. Leung left Shek Pik Prison on Lantau Island in the early hours on Jan. 19, under special security arrangements intended to keep his release low-profile. The day before, Leung’s social media sites called for people to stay away from the remote prison where he had been held. According to the South Morning China Post (SMCP), prison inmates are usually released at around 9 a.m., whereas Leung’s release was around 3 a.m, likely intended to avoid media interviews. Later, at 5.30 a.m., Leung’s Facebook page posted that he had peacefully reunited with his family. “After a separation that lasted four years, I would treasure my valuable time with my family and return to a normal life with them,” the post said. “With a sincere heart, I thank each …