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.

Tuesday, April 30, 2013

International Relations (Human Rights, Security, Trade and Investment)

美国防部长称美承认钓鱼岛处在日本管辖之下 (U.S. Defense Secretary: U.S. Recognizes Diaoyu Islands Are Within Japan’s Jurisdiction)
People's Daily, April 30, 2013
http://news.sina.com.cn/w/2013-04-30/163526993776.shtml

Overlap of U.S., China Interests on DPRK Only Goes So Far
China Daily, April 30, 2013
http://usa.chinadaily.com.cn/2013-04/30/content_16463773.htm

New Database Focuses on China's Secretive Aid to Africa
Reuters, April 29, 2013
http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/04/30/us-china-africa-aid-idUSBRE93T01Z20130430

Related:
Domestic Critics Carp Over Extent of China's Munificence Towards Africa
The Guardian, April 30, 2013
http://www.guardian.co.uk/global-development/2013/apr/29/china-critics-aid-package-africa

Africa's Future Leaders Benefit from Beijing's Desire to Win Hearts and Minds
The Guardian, April 30, 2013
http://www.guardian.co.uk/global-development/2013/apr/29/africa-future-leaders-china-aid-programme

Arctic Council: EU Out But China Likely in, Academics Say
Nunatsiaq News, April 30, 2013
http://www.nunatsiaqonline.ca/stories/article/65674arctic_council_eu_out_but_china_likely_in_academics_say/

Experts Baffled by China-India Border Stand-off Amid Improving Ties
South China Morning Post, April 30, 2013
http://www.scmp.com/news/china/article/1226203/experts-baffled-china-india-border-stand-amid-improving-ties

Related:
India to Take ‘Every Step’ to Deal with Chinese Incursion
Financial Times, April 30, 2013
http://www.ft.com/intl/cms/s/0/d0cdaf44-b164-11e2-b324-00144feabdc0.html