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, May 23, 2017

Hong Kong (香港)

Hong Kong’s July 1 democracy rally organizers apply for multiple starting points, after gov’t venue rejection
Hong Kong Free Press, May 23, 2017
https://www.hongkongfp.com/2017/05/23/hong-kongs-july-1-democracy-rally-organisers-apply-multiple-starting-points-govt-venue-rejection/

Hong Kong's Chief Executive-elect already struggling
The Diplomat, May 22, 2017
http://thediplomat.com/2017/05/hong-kongs-chief-executive-elect-already-struggling/

“Teenager vs. Superpower”: Watch the new movie about the Hong Kong student who stood up to China
Quartz, May 23, 2017
https://qz.com/988495/teenager-vs-superpower-watch-the-new-movie-about-the-hong-kong-student-who-stood-up-to-china/