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.

Friday, May 04, 2018

Hong Kong (香港)

Lawmaker Ted Hui seeks explanation from Privacy Commissioner over gov’t officers in legislature
Hong Kong Free Press, May 4, 2018
https://www.hongkongfp.com/2018/05/04/lawmaker-ted-hui-seeks-explanation-privacy-commissioner-govt-officers-legislature/

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Privacy Commissioner says lawmakers’ movements in legislature are not sensitive information
Hong Kong Free Press, May 4, 2018
https://www.hongkongfp.com/2018/05/04/privacy-commissioner-says-lawmakers-movements-legislature-not-sensitive-information/

Activist plans “alternative” English-language candlelit vigil to mark 29 years since Tiananmen massacre
Hong Kong Free Press, May 4, 2018
https://www.hongkongfp.com/2018/05/04/activist-plans-alternative-english-language-candlelit-vigil-mark-29-years-since-tiananmen-massacre/

Around 6,500 people emigrated from Hong Kong in 2017 – a 12-year low
Hong Kong Free Press, May 3, 2018
https://www.hongkongfp.com/2018/05/03/around-6500-people-emigrated-hong-kong-2017-12-year-low/

We must integrate with China’s trade plans, Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam warns lawmakers – or risk losing out
South China Morning Post, May 3, 2018
http://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/politics/article/2144571/we-must-integrate-chinas-trade-plans-hong-kong-leader-carrie