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, April 12, 2018

Hong Kong (香港)

Interview: Labelled a “threat to China,” Hong Kong law scholar Benny Tai says Beijing is trying to brainwash Hongkongers
Hong Kong Free Press, April 12, 2018
https://www.hongkongfp.com/2018/04/12/interview-labelled-threat-china-hong-kong-law-scholar-benny-tai-says-beijing-trying-brainwash-hongkongers/

Hongkongers say press freedom has dropped to its lowest point – survey
Hong Kong Free Press, April 12, 2018
https://www.hongkongfp.com/2018/04/12/hongkongers-say-press-freedom-dropped-lowest-point-survey/

Related:
Public evaluation of Hong Kong press freedom drops to new low
Hong Kong Journalist Association, April 11, 2018
https://www.hkja.org.hk/site/portal/Site.aspx?id=A1-1633&lang=en-US

Hong Kong legislators to vote on Cheng Chung-tai’s future over flag-flipping antics
South China Morning Post, April 12, 2018
http://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/politics/article/2141306/hong-kong-legislators-vote-cheng-chung-tais-future-over-flag

Journalist group slams “rude” men who kissed TV reporter on air at Hong Kong Rugby Sevens
South China Morning Post, April 12, 2018
http://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-crime/article/2141356/air-kiss-during-hong-kong-sevens-could-be-considered-sexual