Former CIA employee Edward Snowden was believed to be staying at this hotel in Hong Kong when he revealed details of top secret U.S. surveillance programs to the Guardian newspaper.<br/> <br />But by Tuesday, Edward Snowden's whereabouts were unclear.<br/> <br />Fugitive Wikileaks founder Julian Assange said he has had some contact with people close to Snowden, but didn't give much away when speaking to Australian television.<br/> <br />(SOUNDBITE)(English) WIKILEAKS FOUNDER JULIAN ASSANGE, SAYING:<br/> <br />"We have had indirect communication with his people."<br/> <br />(SOUNDBITE)(English) LATELINE PRESENTER EMMA ALBERICI, SAYING:<br/> <br />"What do you mean?"<br/> <br />(SOUNDBITE)(English) WIKILEAKS FOUNDER JULIAN ASSANGE, SAYING:<br/> <br />"I don't think it's appropriate at this time that I go into further details."<br/> <br />In Hong Kong - news of Snowden's flight to the city was front page news.<br/> <br />But some residents are bemused by his decision to seek refuge in the city.<br/> <br />(SOUNDBITE) (Cantonese) 33-YEAR-OLD P