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, August 29, 2017

Government Accountability (政府问责)

Corrupt officials holding back China’s drive to eliminate poverty
South China Morning Post, August 29, 2017
http://www.scmp.com/news/china/policies-politics/article/2108613/corrupt-officials-holding-back-chinas-drive-eliminate

China merging state-owned energy giants
The Hindu, August 28, 2017
http://www.thehindu.com/business/Economy/china-merging-state-owned-energy-giants/article19575917.ece

Demolish the factories—China's violent economy helps iron ore prices
The Australian Financial Review, August 29, 2017
http://www.afr.com/business/manufacturing/demolish-the-factories--chinas-violent-economy-helps-iron-ore-prices-20170827-gy4ztp