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Eddie Chu Released: Activists Face Trial Amid Tensions

1/23/2026

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Eddie Chu, the former Hong Kong lawmaker, was released last week after four years in prison for conspiracy to commit subversion in the Hong Kong 47 case.
He reports good health and improved insomnia.
Three activists, including Lee Cheuk-yan and Chow Hang-tung, are on trial for inciting subversion under the national security law.
The Hong Kong Alliance was disbanded after organizing annual Tiananmen vigils.

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Eddie Chu, the former Hong Kong lawmaker, was released last week after four years in prison for conspiracy to commit subversion in the Hong Kong 47 case.
He reports good health and improved insomnia.
Three activists, including Lee Cheuk-yan and Chow Hang-tung, are on trial for inciting subversion under the national security law.
The Hong Kong Alliance was disbanded after organizing annual Tiananmen vigils.