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, November 18, 2016

Hong Kong (香港)

High Court to hear Youngspiration duo’s appeal over oath dispute
Hong Kong Free Press, November 17, 2016
https://www.hongkongfp.com/2016/11/17/high-court-hear-youngspiration-duos-appeal-oath-dispute/

Retired photojournalist seeks legal challenge over oaths of 14 lawmakers and Chief Exec. C.Y. Leung
Hong Kong Free Press, November 17, 2016
https://www.hongkongfp.com/2016/11/17/retired-reporter-seeks-legal-challenge-over-oaths-of-14-lawmakers-and-chief-exec-cy-leung/

【誓詞風波】新華社:高院裁決維護一國兩制尊嚴 打擊「港獨」分子氣焰 ([Oath-taking row] Xinhua: High Court’s ruling defends the dignity of One Country Two Systems, blowing “separatist elements’” bluster)
Ming Pao, November 17, 2016
http://news.mingpao.com/ins/instantnews/web_tc/article/20161117/s00001/1479369846437