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, May 14, 2018

Hong Kong (香港)

Ousted Hong Kong lawmaker "Long Hair" Leung Kwok-hung in Legco legal action for full salary and expenses totalling HK$2.75 million after he ignored deal
South China Morning Post, May 14, 2018
http://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/politics/article/2146061/ousted-hong-kong-lawmaker-long-hair-leung-kwok-hung-sued

Mao Zedong quotes calling for democracy appear on banners outside China Liaison Office
Hong Kong Free Press, May 14, 2018
https://www.hongkongfp.com/2018/05/14/mao-zedong-quotes-calling-democracy-appear-banners-outside-china-liaison-office/

听到国歌“想呕” 香港学生成“人民的敌人” (Hong Kong student labeled “public enemy” for remarks that hearing the national anthem makes her want to vomit)
Deutsche Welle, May 14, 2018
http://p.dw.com/p/2xhQ1