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 26, 2004

DAILY NEWS BRIEF FOR November 26, 2004

News

Accountability

High-ranking PLA officers to be audited
SCMP, November 26, 2004
http://china.scmp.com/chimain/ZZZC9SBQB1E.html

Children
An “orphan” life - the past and a foreseeable future
不是孤儿的“孤儿”:已经的和未知的命运
Nanfang Weekend, November 26, 2004
http://www.nanfangdaily.com.cn/zm/20041125/xw/szxw1/200411250032.asp

Children – law
Shanghai law-makers take opinions from adolescents
上海立法机关采纳未成年人意见
Nanfang City News, November 26, 2004
http://www.nanfangdaily.com.cn/southnews/dd/dsb/12/200411260468.asp

Labour – union
Wal-Mart's union move welcomed
SCMP, November 26, 2004
http://china.scmp.com/chitoday/ZZZ97IYQB1E.html

Media – press freedom
Scholar urges Beijing to give Wang back his job
林保华呼吁中国当局「还王光泽工作权」
Dajiyuan.com, November 25, 2004
http://www.epochtimes.com/gb/4/11/25/n728562.htm

Public health – sexual health
Commentary: Facing up to student sex
China Daily, November 26, 2004
http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/english/doc/2004-11/26/content_395045.htm

Resettlement – land acquisition
University town received approval of State Council
SCMP, November 26, 2004
http://china.scmp.com/chimain/ZZZG9SBQB1E.html