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.

Wednesday, August 29, 2018

Hong Kong (香港)

How a letter from prison turned into a Hong Kong ministry serving over 600 asylum seekers
Hong Kong Free Press, August 29, 2018
https://www.hongkongfp.com/2018/08/29/letter-prison-turned-hong-kong-ministry-serving-600-asylum-seekers/

Authorities accused of confiscating hospitalized cardboard collector’s belongings, including 10,000 HKD cash
Hong Kong Free Press, August 29, 2018
https://www.hongkongfp.com/2018/08/29/authorities-accused-confiscating-hospitalised-cardboard-collectors-belongings-including-hk10000-cash/