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, June 26, 2019

Hong Kong (香港)

【逃犯條例.不斷更新】逾百人出發赴領事館請願 促G20集團峰會向習近平施壓 (Hundreds of protestors on “marathon march” visit over a dozen diplomatic missions, urging pressure on China at G20 summit)
Ming Pao, June 26, 2019

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RH: ADDING MORE RECENT NYT COVERAGE https://www.nytimes.com/2019/06/26/world/asia/hong-kong-protests.html Why Hong Kong’s protesters are turning to G-20 leaders for help The New York Times, June 26, 2019 More anti-extradition protests planned in Hong Kong and Japan ahead of Osaka G20 summit
Hong Kong Free Press, June 25, 2019

Hong Kong activists crowdfund for anti-extradition bill voice at G20
Reuters, June 25, 2019

【曾蔭權上訴得直】曾蔭權公職失當案終極上訴得直獲撤控 (Former chief executive Donald Tsang’s convictions quashed in successful appeal to final court)
Ming Pao, June 26, 2019

Defiant Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam sticking to her guns over refusal to withdraw extradition bill
South China Morning Post, June 26, 2019

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Hong Kong extradition bill crisis: government’s relationship with pro-establishment camp takes a hit, as Carrie Lam accused of going it alone
South China Morning Post, June 25, 2019

不合作運動惹部分市民不滿,示威人士發起道歉行動 (Protestors take public action to apologize to citizens inconvenienced during civil disobedience campaign)
The Initium, June 25, 2019

LGBT couples in Hong Kong are treated differently by the law in nearly 100 ways, report finds
South China Morning Post, June 26, 2019

Head of Hong Kong photojournalist union resigns amid row over professional conduct and police “tip-off”
Hong Kong Free Press, June 25, 2019

UK halts sale of teargas to Hong Kong amid police brutality claims
The Guardian, June 25, 2019

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Hong Kong police urge Court of Appeal to relax warrant requirement for mobile phone searches in hearing that has implications for extradition bill protesters and criminal suspects
South China Morning Post, June 25, 2019

Anti-extradition bill protesters continue pressure tactics against Hong Kong government as calls mount for independent inquiry into June 12 violence
South China Morning Post, June 25, 2019

The Hong Kong celebrities risking careers to join protests
Al Jazeera, June 25, 2019