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, December 23, 2016

Hong Kong (香港)

香港特首选举制度 中港学生观点迥异 (Views of Hong Kong and mainland students divided on how Hong Kong’s Chief Executive is to be elected)
Radio Free Asia, December 22, 2016
http://www.rfa.org/mandarin/yataibaodao/gangtai/wsw-12222016104649.html

Mainland No 3 official, CY Leung hold private meeting in Beijing
South China Morning Post, December 22, 2016
http://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/politics/article/2056533/carrie-lam-denies-beijing-visit-chief-executive-bid-says

Fund established to support four pro-democracy lawmakers targeted in gov’t legal action
Hong Kong Free Press, December 22, 2016
https://www.hongkongfp.com/2016/12/22/fund-established-to-support-four-pro-democracy-lawmakers-targeted-in-govt-legal-action/