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, November 02, 2016

Government Accountability (政府问责)

Whistle blowing, confessions and showing remorse ... how China’s corrupt officials try to get lighter sentences
South China Morning Post, November 1, 2016
http://www.scmp.com/news/china/policies-politics/article/2041927/whistle-blowing-confessions-obvious-remorse-how-chinas

As China battles corruption, Glaxo lands in the cross hairs
The New York Times, November 2, 2016
http://www.nytimes.com/2016/11/02/business/international/china-rules-glaxo-bribes-sex-tape-whistleblower-cautionary-tale.html

Senior U.S., Chinese officials huddle in New York to manage differences and expand cooperation
South China Morning Post, November 2, 2016
http://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy-defence/article/2042213/senior-us-chinese-officials-huddle-new-york-manage