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More Labor Activists Detained, Intimidated

At least five high-profile labor activists have reportedly been detained,in China’s continuing crackdown on workers rights activism and advocacy. The campaign began with the detentions of protesting Shenzhen-based workers in July, a mass roundup of mostly student supporters in August, and more in November. China Labour Bulletin reports on the latest incidents: Those detained include the director of the Chunfeng Labour Dispute Service Centre, Zhang Zhiru,