Cathay states "...automatically extending all Silver, Gold and Diamond memberships, as well as any unused mid-status benefits earned this year, until 31 December 2023." (Bolding is mine.)

For example, I had four Diamond upgrades which were earned in previous year (honestly, I forgot which year), but which were extended into this year. Technically-speaking, these upgrades were not EARNED this year, so are they eligible to be extended to 31 Dec 2023?

I have not had time today to contact Cathay for verification. Anyone has a definitive answer to this?