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 27, 2019

Government Accountability (政府问责)

百名全国宗教界代表人士齐聚曲阜,致敬中华优秀传统文化 (100 “religion representatives” join in United Front activity to “experience Chinese culture”)
The Paper, May 27, 2019
HRIC Note: United Front identified priority areas for implementing Sinicization of religion, including: upholding Party rule and socialist system; unifying “loving religion” with “loving country” and promoting education about socialism with Chinese characteristics; self-discipline in upholding the Constitution and authority of the law with strong opposition to illegal activities done in the name of religion; insisting on separation of religion from government and non-interference of religion in government functions.

U.S. ambassador urges China to talk to the Dalai Lama
Reuters, May 26, 2019

中央和国家机关青年干部学习习近平新时代 中国特色社会主义思想经验交流会在京召开 (Young party officials convene summit to learn loyalty to the Party through study of Xi Jinping Thought for a New Era)
People’s Daily, May 25, 2019

Taiwan changes name of de facto embassy in United States to “reflect stronger ties”
South China Morning Post, May 25, 2019