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.

Friday, May 08, 2015

Government Accountability (政府问责)

CPC expels former senior official in Hebei
China Daily, May 8, 2015
http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/china/2015-05/08/content_20656909.htm

China’s hunt for tigers and flies is taking a toll on business
The Financial Times, May 7, 2015
http://www.ft.com/intl/cms/s/0/b2cb7c7a-f25c-11e4-b914-00144feab7de.html

China “to hold officials accountable for life for environmental problems”
The Financial Times, May 7, 2015
http://english.caixin.com/2015-05-08/100807608.html