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, August 29, 2011

Internet

新浪发布辟谣公告显当局控制加强 (Sina Sends Announcements Refuting Rumors, Sign of Authorities' Increased Control)
British Broadcasting Corporation, August 28, 2011
http://www.bbc.co.uk/zhongwen/simp/chinese_news/2011/08/110828_china_weibo.shtml
Related news: Beijing Curbs Online Dissent by Menacing Social Network's Owner
Independent Online, August 29, 2011
http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/asia/beijing-curbs-online-dissent-by-menacing-social-networks-owner-2345538.html