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, October 19, 2016

Commentary (评论)

How the party’s absolute power undermines its efforts to strengthen China’s rule of law
South China Morning Post, October 18, 2016
http://www.scmp.com/comment/insight-opinion/article/2036515/how-partys-absolute-power-undermines-its-efforts-strengthen

Taming the “big tigers” won't be easy for China's president
Deutsche Welle, October 18, 2016
http://www.dw.com/en/taming-the-big-tigers-wont-be-easy-for-chinas-president/a-36077977