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, August 09, 2016

Opinion and Editorial (观点和社论)

Can Justice Sec. Rimsky Yuen name the law justifying pro-independence candidate bans?
Hong Kong Free Press, August 8, 2016
https://www.hongkongfp.com/2016/08/08/can-justice-sec-rimsky-yuen-name-law-justifying-pro-independence-candidate-bans/

Hong Kong independence calls will die down once confidence in Beijing rises
South China Morning Post, August 8, 2016
http://www.scmp.com/comment/insight-opinion/article/2000747/hong-kong-independence-calls-will-die-down-once-confidence

Show us a plan if you want a revolution in Hong Kong
South China Morning Post, August 9, 2016
http://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/politics/article/2001419/show-us-plan-if-you-want-revolution-hong-kong

Why democracy in Hong Kong is the best choice for Beijing
South China Morning Post, August 9, 2016
http://www.scmp.com/comment/insight-opinion/article/2001246/why-democracy-hong-kong-best-choice-beijing