BEIJING: At least three prominent labour activists have been arrested in southern China, it was reported, sparking concern the Communist party is ramping up a sweeping crackdown on rights groups.
Zeng Feiyang, director of labour rights group the Panyu Workers’ Centre, and activist Zhu Xiaomei were both placed under criminal detention on Friday, Hong Kong-based non-governmental organisation China Labour Bulletin (CLB) reported.
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