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, September 25, 2015

Access to Information (信息公开)

《中国司法公开观察报告(2014-2015)》公布, 法院庭审和听证信息公开滞后 ("OGI Watch Report on China's Judicial System (2014-2015)":, publication of court hearings and testimony lagging behind)
China Youth Daily, September 24, 2015
http://news.cyol.com/content/2015-09/24/content_11653221.htm

China's Xi defends censorship amid chorus of support for embattled rights community
Radio Free Asia, September 24, 2015
http://www.rfa.org/english/news/china/china-xi-09242015154122.html

Chinese propaganda: Coming soon to a conference near you
The Diplomat, September 23, 2015
http://thediplomat.com/2015/09/chinese-propaganda-coming-soon-to-a-conference-near-you/