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, March 16, 2012

Internet

New Media a Powerful Tool, Says Poll
China Daily, March 16, 2012
http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/china/2012-03/16/content_14845856.htm

网帖称法院副院长偷情 两网友转发、评论被拘 (Sichuan: Two Detained for Reposting Information of Court Official's Affair)
Southern Metropolis Daily, March 16, 2012
http://gcontent.oeeee.com/f/8a/f8a7e9f5efd72a91/Blog/bf4/3dbba7.html

左派網站遭封殺 改革向右擺 (Leftist Websites Shut Down)
Ming Pao, March 16, 2012
http://news.mingpao.com/20120316/cac1.htm
Related news:
Did Bo’s Ouster Knock Out China’s ‘Red’ Sites?
China RealTime Report, March 16, 2012
http://blogs.wsj.com/chinarealtime/2012/03/16/did-bos-ouster-knock-out-chinas-red-sites/