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, August 28, 2019

Hong Kong (香港)

On the frontlines: the Hong Kong public hospital doctors making a stand against police violence
Hong Kong Free Press, August 28, 2019

職工盟稱至少20名航空業界人員涉反修例事件被解僱 (Hong Kong Confederation of Trade Unions says at least 20 aviation industry staff fired over involvement in protests)
Radio Television Hong Kong, August 28, 2019

Related:
Cathay Pacific crisis ushers in nervous new era for Hong Kong Inc
Financial Times, August 28, 2019

Hong Kong police ban rally at Cathay Pacific HQ, as airline issues fourth statement in support of authorities
Hong Kong Free Press, August 27, 2019

Police in southern China told to crack down on ‘violent and terrorist activities’
South China Morning Post, August 28, 2019

Hong Kong democrat says emergency legislation would be akin to martial law, as trade minister offers reassurances
Hong Kong Free Press, August 28, 2019

Three men arrested for storming Legislative Council as Hong Kong police deny female protester’s accusations of strip-search
South China Morning Post, August 28, 2019

Hong Kong police defend force’s detention protocol after arrest of 12-year-old anti-government protester in Tsuen Wan
South China Morning Post, August 28, 2019

Related:
(Protesters reveal accounts of torture and serious abuses by police during detention)
Citizen News, August 27, 2019

Hong Kong police get new anti-riot gear from mainland Chinese supplier
South China Morning Post, August 27, 2019