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, August 21, 2013

Bo Xilai (薄熙来案)

At Bo Xilai Trial, a goal to blast acts, not ideas
北京整肃薄熙来,但不想伤及左派
The New York Times, August 21, 2013
http://cn.nytimes.com/china/20130821/c21leftists/dual/

挺薄和反薄人士在济南法院门前举行抗议活动 (Supporters and opponents of Bo Xilai protest in front of Jinan court)
Deutsche Welle, August 21, 2013
http://bit.ly/19xihsD

Bo Xilai supporters demonstrate in Shandong on eve of trial
South China Morning Post, August 20, 2013 Radio Free Asia, August 21, 2013
http://www.scmp.com/news/china/article/1298333/bo-xilai-supporters-demonstrate-shandong-eve-trial