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, August 30, 2018

Citizen Participation (公民参与)

China’s Hui mosque protests blamed on “reckless” local officials
South China Morning Post, August 30, 2018
https://www.scmp.com/news/china/poliitics/article/2162037/chinas-hui-mosque-protests-blamed-reckless-local-officials

Authorities say Chinese mosque dispute “under control”
Associated Press, August 30, 2018
https://www.apnews.com/11aafda3ddcf47348542f28d07578856/Authorities-say-Chinese-mosque-dispute-'under-control'

“China’s Twitch” Huya bans live streaming of passengers by ride-hailing drivers after public backlash
South China Morning Post, August 30, 2018
https://www.scmp.com/tech/article/2161966/chinas-twitch-huya-bans-live-streaming-passengers-ride-hailing-drivers-after

How social media is helping gay Chinese men fight HIV
South China Morning Post, August 30, 2018
https://www.scmp.com/news/china/society/article/2161858/how-social-media-helping-gay-chinese-men-fight-hiv