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, March 18, 2013

Human Rights Defenders

邵阳朱承志关注李旺阳妹妹失踪“被失踪” (Zhu Chengzhi Detained after Highlighting Disappearance of Late Activist Li Wangyang’s Sister)
Voice of America, March 17, 2013
http://www.voachinese.com/content/sister-of-li-wangyang-20130317/1623023.html

Blind Chinese Activist Chen planning Taiwan Visit
The Straits Times, March 15, 2013
http://www.straitstimes.com/breaking-news/asia/story/blind-chinese-activist-chen-planning-taiwan-visit-20130315