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 03, 2015

Opinion and Editorial (观点和社论)

When is a Chinese dissident not a Chinese dissident? When he's Ai Weiwei
The Telegrah, July 31, 2015
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/asia/china/11778130/When-is-a-Chinese-dissident-not-a-Chinese-dissident-When-hes-Ai-Weiwei.html

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Ai Weiwei visa reveals UK-China dynamic
The Financial Times, July 30, 2015
http://video.ft.com/4386834610001/Ai-Weiwei-visa-reveals-UK-China-dynamic/World

HKU under threat as CY Leung wages war on Hong Kong’s core values and institutions
Hong Kong Free Press, August 8, 2015
https://www.hongkongfp.com/2015/08/02/hku-under-threat-as-cy-leung-wages-war-on-hong-kongs-core-values-and-institutions/

The Observer view on the future of the Olympics
The Guardian, August 2, 2015
http://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2015/aug/02/observer-view-on-the-beijing-olympics

何清涟:习近平与规则之间关系的迷思(1) (He Qinglian: The mythic relationship between Xi Jinping and rules (1) )
Voice of America, August 3, 2015
http://www.voachinese.com/content/voa-ne4ws-xijinping-destroy-rules-20150801/2893583.html

China’s foreign policy isn't transparent? You’ve got to be kidding
ChinaFile, August 1, 2015
http://www.chinafile.com/reporting-opinion/two-way-street/chinas-foreign-policy-isnt-transparent-youve-got-be-kidding