Hong Kong (RAE - China) - Labour activists still under heavy pre-trial detention and sanctions

The trial against the 47 activists, including Carol Ng and Winnie Yu, ex-chairs of HKCTU and the HAEA, on charges of conspiracy to subvert state power for participating in the primary election in July 2020 was postponed on 31 May, 8 July, and 23 September until 29 November at the request of the prosecutor. Carol Ng remains remanded. Winnie Yu was released on 28 July 2021 on conditional bail that imposes a curfew; weekly reporting to the police; harsh restrictions on her speech, acts and contacts with anyone with a link to a foreign government; and prohibition from taking part in any type of elections. Cyrus Lau is still under investigation. Those charged face life in prison if convicted.