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.

Tuesday, October 27, 2015

Hong Kong (香港)

占领运动无损营商环境 外企驻港公司数量创新高 (Occupy Movement did not harm business environment as foreign investments in Hong Kong hit new high)
South China Morning Post, October 27, 2015
http://www.nanzao.com/sc/business/150a87141150e39/zhan-ling-yun-dong-wu-sun-ying-shang-huan-jing-wai-qi-zhu-gang-gong-si-shu-liang-chuang-xin-gao

Court adjourns decision on whether pro-democracy activists, inc. Joshua Wong, will face trial
Hong Kong Free Press, October 26, 2015
https://www.hongkongfp.com/2015/10/26/court-adjourns-decision-on-whether-pro-democracy-activists-inc-joshua-wong-will-face-trial/

Hong Kong people becoming more politically moderate, survey by think tank Path of Democracy finds
South China Morning Post, October 27, 2015
http://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/politics/article/1872563/hong-kong-people-becoming-more-politically-moderate-survey

”Overly politicized” Hong Kong atmosphere making university council appointments difficult, says CY Leung
South China Morning Post, October 27, 2015
http://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/education-community/article/1872681/overly-politicised-hong-kong-atmosphere-making