A Falun Gong follower taking part in a protest in Hong Kong August 8, 2001 looks on behind a placard showing a photograph of Lau Yuk-ling holding a portrait of her son Chan Yuk-to. Lau, herself a Falun Gong follower, urged the Hong Kong government on Wednesday to help fight for the release of her son from detention in Beijing. Followers of the spiritual group in the territory kicked off a three-day protest demanding Chan's release.