Hong Kong, April 12 -- Hong Kong's national security authorities have reportedly detained the parents of Frances Hui, a US-based pro-democracy activist, for questioning, according to a report by Hong Kong Free Press.

Hui, who was granted political asylum in the United States and currently serves as the policy and advocacy coordinator at the Committee for Freedom in Hong Kong Foundation, is one of several overseas activists wanted by Hong Kong authorities under the city's sweeping national security law, Hong Kong Free Press cited.

According to Hong Kong Free Press, local sources stated that officers from the National Security Department took Hui's parents in for questioning on Thursday morning. Her mother was seen leaving Tin Sum Police ...