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.

Thursday, July 11, 2013

Opinion

社评:信息越来越公开,期待也将水涨船高 (Transparency in decision-making process is key to the success of open government information initiatives)
Global Times, July 11, 2013
http://opinion.huanqiu.com/editorial/2013-07/4115158.html

环保“真数据”为何遭遇“真不信”? (Ministry of Environmental Protection must win public trust by releasing accurate information and strengthening law enforcement)
Guangzhou Daily, July 11, 2013
http://gzdaily.dayoo.com/html/2013-07/11/content_2315079.htm

不杀刘志军的四个理由
A corrupt official, public rage, and a uniquely Chinese plea to end the death penalty
Economic Observer, July 9, 2013
CH:http://www.eeo.com.cn/2013/0709/246329.shtml
EN:http://www.worldcrunch.com/opinion-analysis/a-corrupt-official-public-rage-and-a-uniquely-chinese-plea-to-end-the-death-penalty/liu-zhijun-death-penalty-capital-punishment-transportation/c7s12706/