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, April 19, 2019

Government Accountability (政府问责)

30 years ago: Thousands chant for democracy
China Digital Times, April 19, 2019

Guangzhou encourages citizens to report illegal religious activities, including Foreign NGO Law violations
ChinaFile, April 19, 2019

China takes aim at Swedish activist as it ramps up ‘foreign infiltration’ propaganda
South China Morning Post, April 19, 2019

China asks Britain for help to boost image of Belt and Road Initiative
South China Morning Post, April 19, 2019

Related:
[China’s Ambassador to the UK, Liu Xiaoming:] UK can take giant strides on China’s ‘new silk road’
Evening Standard, April 17, 2019

China says Silk Road not geopolitical tool, understands concerns
Reuters, April 19, 2019

Related:
[China’s Ambassador to the UK, Liu Xiaoming:] UK can take giant strides on China’s ‘new silk road’
Evening Standard, April 17, 2019

Larung Gar Buddhist Academy closes to new enrollment as China tightens controls
Radio Free Asia, April 19, 2019

China’s credit system stops the sale of over 26 million plane and train tickets
South China Morning Post, April 18, 2019

U.S. Scholar Who Advises Trump Says China Blocked His Visa Application
The New York Times, April 18, 2019

How China’s Canadian lobbyists blurred the lines of PR, journalism and political activism
South China Morning Post, April 18, 2019

Chinese culture gradually penetrates Indonesia
The Diplomat, April 18, 2019

Airline employee pleads guilty to working as agent for Chinese government
The Washington Post, April 17, 2019