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, June 04, 2018

Government Accountability (政府问责)

Report: U.S. lawmakers target Chinese interference in new bill
Foreign Policy, June 4, 2018
http://foreignpolicy.com/2018/06/04/u-s-lawmakers-target-chinese-interference-in-new-bill-beijing-united-front-meddling/

Chinese authorities raid underground church and detain pastor ahead of Tiananmen service
South China Morning Post, June 4, 2018
http://www.scmp.com/news/china/policies-politics/article/2149229/chinese-authorities-raid-underground-church-and-detain

China restricts Tibetan observances in Lhasa during Buddhist holy month
Radio Free Asia, June 1, 2018
https://www.rfa.org/english/news/tibet/restricts-06012018164641.html

China steps up Uighur crackdown during Ramadan
Voice of America, June 2, 2018
https://www.voanews.com/a/china-steps-up-uighur-crackdown-during-ramadan/4420874.html