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, April 03, 2017

Commentary (评论)

The New York Times vs. the “Great Firewall” of China
The New York Times, March 31, 2017
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/03/31/insider/the-new-york-times-vs-the-great-firewall-of-china.html

The role of Beijing’s “invisible hand” in the chief executive elections
Hong Kong Free Press, April 2, 2017
https://www.hongkongfp.com/2017/04/02/role-beijings-invisible-hand-chief-executive-elections/

香港观察:落选曾俊华给北京启示 (What does John Tsang’s loss reveal to Beijing?)
British Broadcasting Corporation, March 31, 2017
http://www.bbc.com/zhongwen/simp/hong-kong-review-39457095