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.

Friday, February 26, 2016

Government Accountability (政府问责)

高炎龙申请国家赔偿案开审, 要求按最高标准赔偿 (Gao Yanlong, imprisoned 7 years for murder in a case that did not reach trial, seeks highest level of compensation)
Jing Hua Times, February 25, 2016
http://news.sohu.com/20160225/n438421849.shtml

Outspoken Chinese real estate mogul becomes latest target of Party wrath
China Change, February 26, 2016
http://chinachange.org/2016/02/26/outspoken-chinese-real-estate-mogul-becomes-latest-target-of-party-wrath/

China’s anti-corruption body warns “disloyal” cadres over “small” indiscretions
Hong Kong Free Press, February 26, 2016
https://www.hongkongfp.com/2016/02/26/chinas-anti-corruption-body-warns-disloyal-cadres-over-small-indiscretions/