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.

Wednesday, August 17, 2016

Hong Kong (香港)

Next two terms crucial for One Country, Two Systems, says LegCo pres. Jasper Tsang
Hong Kong Free Press, August 17, 2016
https://www.hongkongfp.com/2016/08/17/next-two-terms-crucial-one-country-two-systems-says-legco-pres-jasper-tsang/

Can Hong Kong’s teachers really be banned from talking independence in class?
香港教师能否被禁止在课堂谈论港独?
South China Morning Post, August 16, 2016
EN: http://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/education-community/article/2004812/teachers-seek-clarity-hong-kong-government
CH: http://www.nanzao.com/sc/hk-macau-tw/15696dba474ab48/xiang-gang-jiao-shi-neng-fou-bei-jin-zhi-zai-ke-tang-tan-lun-gang-du-