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.

Monday, January 09, 2017

Hong Kong (香港)

Hong Kong democracy activist Joshua Wong under police protection in Taiwan after assault attempt
South China Morning Post, January 7, 2017
http://www.scmp.com/news/asia/article/2060205/hong-kong-democracy-activist-joshua-wong-under-police-protection-taiwan

Pro-China protesters attack Hong Kong lawmaker Nathan Law and reporters at airport
Hong Kong Free Press, January 9, 2017
https://www.hongkongfp.com/2017/01/09/pro-china-protesters-attack-hong-kong-lawmaker-nathan-law-and-reporters-at-airport/

In Pictures: Tiananmen protesters opposed to gov’t Palace Museum project gather at MTR posters
Hong Kong Free Press, January 9, 2017
https://www.hongkongfp.com/2017/01/09/in-pictures-tiananmen-protesters-opposed-to-govt-palace-museum-project-gather-at-mtr-posters/