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, March 26, 2018

National Security & Counterterrorism (国家安全和反恐)

Why borrowers on China’s Belt and Road will go from Euphoria to depression
South China Morning Post, March 26, 2018
http://www.scmp.com/week-asia/opinion/article/2138499/why-borrowers-chinas-belt-and-road-will-go-euphoria-depression

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“The biggest game changer in 100 years”: Chinese money gushes into Sri Lanka
The Guardian, March 26, 2018
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2018/mar/26/the-biggest-game-changer-in-100-years-chinese-money-gushes-into-sri-lanka

Dutton's department denies delaying Chinese student visas for political reasons
The Guardian, March 23, 2018
https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2018/mar/23/duttons-department-denies-delaying-chinese-student-visas-for-political-reasons