The HRIC Daily Brief is a daily selection of news stories and commentary related to human rights in China, drawn from Chinese- and English-language news and online media sources that we monitor daily. In addition to headlines and source links, HRIC also provides English translation of Chinese headlines.

Monday, February 25, 2013

Environment

中国有毒化学物肆虐 全国产生247个癌症村 (NGO: Toxic Chemicals Created 247 Cancer Villages in China)
Voice of America, February 25, 2013
http://www.voachinese.com/content/china-cancer-village-20130222/1608604.html
Related:
China's Mainland Home to 247 'Cancer Villages'
Shanghai Daily, February 25, 2013
http://www.shanghaidaily.com/nsp/National/2013/02/25/Chinas%2Bmainland%2Bhome%2Bto%2B247%2Bcancer%2Bvillages/