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.

Wednesday, June 29, 2011

Politics

Beijing 'Orders Drive to Curb Democracy'
The Daily Telegraph, June 28, 2011
http://www.vancouversun.com/news/Beijing+orders+drive+curb+democracy/5019623/story.html
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A Party That Smiles to the World, But Tightens Its Grip at Home
Information, June 27, 2011
http://www.information.dk/272094
China Premier's Call for Reform Draws Accolades and Barbs
Reuters, June 28, 2011
http://old.news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20110628/wl_nm/us_china_politics_wen