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.

Wednesday, March 07, 2018

Hong Kong (香港)

Freedom of speech a core value but advocating independence violates Basic Law, new CUHK head says
Hong Kong Free Press, March 7, 2018
https://www.hongkongfp.com/2018/03/07/freedom-speech-core-value-advocating-independence-violates-basic-law-new-cuhk-head-says/

Criticism of Hong Kong budget continues unabated, with public satisfaction at a record low
South China Morning Post, March 7, 2018
http://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/politics/article/2136030/criticism-hong-kong-budget-continues-unabated-public

In Pictures: Hong Kong migrant worker groups march in solidarity ahead of International Women’s Day
Hong Kong Free Press, March 7, 2018
https://www.hongkongfp.com/2018/03/07/pictures-hong-kong-migrant-worker-groups-march-solidarity-ahead-international-womens-day/

近百名市民九巴車廠外集會聲援被解僱車長 (Nearly 100 citizens gather in support of dismissed KMB drivers)
Radio Television Hong Kong, March 6, 2018
http://news.rthk.hk/rthk/ch/component/k2/1384343-20180306.htm

Related:
KMB suspends decision to fire four bus drivers who participated in strike, after outcry
Hong Kong Free Press, March 7, 2018
https://www.hongkongfp.com/2018/03/07/kmb-suspends-decision-fire-four-bus-drivers-participated-strike-protests/

High Court judge slams use of “undesirable” public relations tactics during Donald Tsang bribery hearing
South China Morning Post, March 6, 2018
http://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-crime/article/2136025/high-court-judge-slams-undesirable-public-relations-tactics

王振民:港司法體系上設處理國家安全犯罪機構 (Liaison Office legal chief claims to top judiciary system of Hong Kong with institution that deals with national security crimes)
Citizen News, March 5, 2018
http://bit.ly/2tjpMHo