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, May 23, 2019

Hong Kong (香港)

德國難民局:港人申請庇護三年共接三宗 (Germany confirms 3 applications for asylum of Hong Kong citizens in past 3 years, details of third application unknown)
Ming Pao, May 23, 2019

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黃台仰李東昇獲德國庇護 李家超:港德有引渡協定,但棄保潛逃不屬可引渡罪行 (Police will “follow legal procedures” on wanted fugitives, says Security Bureau chief; absconding is not within list of applicable crimes in extradition agreement with Germany)
The Stand News, May 22, 2019

Mong Kok riot fugitives offered asylum in Germany a “damaging blow” to Hong Kong’s reputation and likely to anger Beijing, analysts say
South China Morning Post, May 22, 2019

【禁民族黨運作】民族黨放棄上訴 陳浩天:司法制度無法伸張正義 (Hong Kong National Party foregoes appeal against party ban: “We all know the judicial system cannot grant us justice,” says leader Andy Chan)
The Stand News, May 22, 2019

【國歌法】律師會:應清晰定義侮辱國歌行為 3 年監禁不合比例 (Law Society of Hong Kong urges clarification of definitions in National Anthem Bill, calls 3-year imprisonment “disproportionate”)
The Stand News, May 22, 2019

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Law against insulting Chinese national anthem in Hong Kong criticised for “imprecise” wording and specifying standards of decorum
South China Morning Post, May 23, 2019

Hong Kong police arrest student independence movement leader for allegedly damaging Chinese flag
Hong Kong Free Press, May 22, 2019

LGBT rights in Hong Kong: Following furore over Cathay Pacific advert showing same-sex couple banned on rail network and in airport, what next?
South China Morning Post, May 23, 2019

Philippines demands Hong Kong explain grilling of former official who accused President Xi Jinping of crimes against humanity at International Criminal Court
South China Morning Post, May 22, 2019