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.

Thursday, September 21, 2017

Government Accountability (政府问责)

十八大以来纪检机关加强自身建设:以担当诠释忠诚 (Party discipline inspection authority strengthens itself since the 18th National Party Congress and demonstrates loyalty through taking responsibilities)
The Paper, September 20, 2017
http://www.thepaper.cn/newsDetail_forward_1800901

Nine members of the UN Human Rights Council accused of violating human rights
The Independent, September 20, 2017
http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/politics/un-human-rights-council-members-saudi-arabia-china-venezuela-abusers-violators-a7958271.html

Singapore PM Lee Hsien Loong in surprise meeting with China’s anti-graft tsar Wang Qishan
South China Morning Post, September 21, 2017
http://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy-defence/article/2112082/singapore-pm-lee-hsien-loong-surprise-meeting-chinas

Former aide to ousted Communist Party leader to be removed from home as party congress approaches
Hong Kong Free Press, September 21, 2017
https://www.hongkongfp.com/2017/09/21/former-aide-ousted-communist-party-leader-removed-home-party-congress-approaches/

China's “fallen” officials leave gaps, silenced voices in Communist Party ranks
Radio Free Asia, September 21, 2017
http://www.rfa.org/english/news/china/chinas-fallen-officials-leave-gaps-silenced-voices-in-communist-party-ranks-09202017112952.html