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, July 24, 2019

Hong Kong (香港)

【警黑疑勾結】元朗警被揭 7.21 中午已知情 向區議員稱「已安排人手、有佈署」 前一天更稱「收到風」(District Councillors informed police of potential triad attacks the day before, officer told them they were aware and prepared)
Stand News, July 24, 2019

Hong Kong protesters pledge to stand up to thugs after attack
The Guardian, July 23, 2019

Related:
Cook caught up in shocking violence near Hong Kong MTR station recalls horrific ordeal as 20 people attacked him with sticks and canes as he made his way home from work
South China Morning Post, July 23, 2019

元朗袭击:香港示威浪潮中“爱国爱港”的地区势力 (Yuen Long attacks: The “patriotic” local forces versus Hong Kong’s anti-extradition protesters)
BBC, July 24, 2019

Yuen Long recovers but anxiety looms over weekend protest against Sunday’s attacks, as residents, businesses lose faith in Hong Kong police
South China Morning Post, July 23, 2019

網民響應金鐘站不合作運動 港鐵港島綫行車時間延長 (In civil disobedience action at Admiralty station, citizens protest MTR for failing to protect passenger safety during Yuen Long attacks)
Stand News, July 24, 2019

Related:
Hong Kong anti-gov’t protesters bring trains to halt during rush hour in latest act of civil disobedience
Hong Kong Free Press, July 24, 2019

【逃犯條例】航空界發起7.26機場集會 促政府回應五大訴求 (Aviation industry to stage rally at airport on Friday)
Ming Pao, July 23, 2019

Beijing reiterates that military stationed in Hong Kong can be used to tackle protests if requested by local government
Hong Kong Free Press, July 24, 2019

34 ex-Hong Kong officials and legislators make second appeal for investigation into extradition bill saga
Hong Kong Free Press, July 24, 2019

How shopping malls became a battleground in Hong Kong’s protests
Quartz, July 24, 2019