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, May 20, 2013

Protests and Petitions

Mayor's Tweet Sparks Anger Over Chinese PX Plan
Radio Free Asia, May 17, 2013
http://www.rfa.org/english/news/china/plan-05172013103159.html

China Police Billions Spell Profit Opportunity
Straits Times, May 19, 2013
http://www.straitstimes.com/breaking-news/asia/story/china-police-billions-spell-profit-opportunity-20130519