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.

Wednesday, June 19, 2013

International Relations (Security, Trade and Investment)

西媒称中国主持巴以和谈 开始插手中东问题 (Western Media Highlights China's Foray into Israel-Palestine Conflict as Beijing Hosts Peace Conference)
Global Times, June 19, 2013
http://mil.huanqiu.com/observation/2013-06/4040645.html

奥巴马:习近平有魄力 (Obama on Xi: "He is Younger, More Forceful, More Robust, and More Confident" than Predecessors)
Voice of America, June 18, 2013
http://www.voachinese.com/content/obama-china-north-korea-hacking-20130617/1684525.html

习近平会见越南主席:防止南海问题干扰两国关系 (Xi Meets Vietnamese President to Maintain Bilateral Ties Despite South China Sea Dispute)
China News Service, June 19, 2013
http://news.sina.com.cn/c/2013-06-19/210327444559.shtml

India, China Vie for Expanding Footprints in African Continent
Zee News (India), June 19, 2013
http://zeenews.india.com/exclusive/india-china-vie-for-expanding-footprints-in-african-continent_6435.html