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, August 31, 2015

Hong Kong (香港)

Outgoing Hong Kong Legco chief warns “one country, two systems” will fall apart if Beijing keeps on interfering
South China Morning Post, August 30, 2015
http://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/politics/article/1853845/exclusive-hong-kong-legco-chief-says-urgent-review-needed

Politician James Tien accuses CY Leung, Beijing of meddling with HKU council appointment
August 29, 2015
http://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/politics/article/1853543/pro-business-politician-james-tien-accuses-chief-executive

Protests and parades as Hong Kong marks 70th anniversary of Japan’s WWII surrender
Hong Kong Free Press, August 31, 2015
https://www.hongkongfp.com/2015/08/31/protests-and-parades-as-hong-kong-marks-70th-anniversary-of-japans-wwii-surrender/