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Pro-Democracy Activists Released Amid Political Turmoil

1/31/2026

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Four pro-democracy activists completed their sentences in the "47 democrats" case, while 27 remain imprisoned.
Released activists, including Eddie Chu and Fergus Leung, have withdrawn from politics and kept a low profile.
Lawmaker Judy Chan faced backlash for driving against traffic, prompting discussions about her future in the Legislative Council (LegCo).
A judge questioned the relevance of evidence in the Tiananmen vigil activists trial, signaling challenges for the prosecution.

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Four pro-democracy activists completed their sentences in the "47 democrats" case, while 27 remain imprisoned.
Released activists, including Eddie Chu and Fergus Leung, have withdrawn from politics and kept a low profile.
Lawmaker Judy Chan faced backlash for driving against traffic, prompting discussions about her future in the Legislative Council (LegCo).
A judge questioned the relevance of evidence in the Tiananmen vigil activists trial, signaling challenges for the prosecution.