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.

Tuesday, July 18, 2017

Hong Kong (香港)

Lawmaker oaths: Experts say Beijing’s actions damaged rule of law and may have violated human rights
Hong Kong Free Press, July 18, 2017
https://www.hongkongfp.com/2017/07/18/lawmaker-oaths-experts-say-beijings-actions-damaged-rule-law-may-violated-human-rights/

“I won't give up fighting”: barred Hong Kong politician pushes back against Beijing
The Guardian, July 18, 2017
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2017/jul/18/i-wont-give-up-fighting-barred-hong-kong-politician-pushes-back-against-beijing

Related:
FAQ: How might the ejection of 4 more pro-democracy lawmakers alter Hong Kong’s political landscape?
Hong Kong Free Press, July 17, 2017
https://www.hongkongfp.com/2017/07/18/faq-ejection-4-pro-democracy-lawmakers-alter-hong-kongs-political-landscape/

Chief exec. Carrie Lam says she currently has no plans to oust more lawmakers
Hong Kong Free Press, July 17, 2017
https://www.hongkongfp.com/2017/07/17/chief-exec-carrie-lam-says-currently-no-plans-oust-lawmakers/

Hong Kong pan-democrats list ways Carrie Lam could mend ties after ouster of four lawmakers
South China Morning Post, July 16, 2017
http://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/politics/article/2102866/hong-kong-pan-democrats-list-demands-carrie-lam-after-four