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.

Tuesday, August 27, 2019

Hong Kong (香港)

【政圈風聲】消息:政府不會答允五大訴求 「消耗戰」抗衡示威者 (Sources from pro-establishment camp say government will use attrition tactic, pursue arrests until no more protesters come out)
HK01, August 27, 2019

Related:
林鄭﹕拒獨立調查非因警隊抗拒 重申不接受民間訴求 智慧燈柱被毁感痛心 (Carrie Lam stands firm on refusal of independent inquiry, says responsible government should not accede to demands just because people are protesting)
The Stand News, August 27, 2019

Carrie Lam says Hong Kong will use legal means to tackle protests but admits stalemate caused by government’s refusal to meet protesters’ demands
South China Morning Post, August 27, 2019

深水埗再有示威 警方清場 一度闖入公廁截查兩名女子 青年石峽尾邨美葵樓大堂被抬走 (Male police officers enter female washroom to search for protesters during protests in Sham Shui Po)
The Stand News, August 27, 2019

Hong Kong protests: Police ban planned rally outside Cathay Pacific HQ
South China Morning Post, August 27, 2019

Hong Kong’s world-class subway could be the next company to face China’s wrath
Quartz, August 26, 2019

Hong Kong tech firm pulls out of smart lamppost programme after surveillance accusations and staff threats
Hong Kong Free Press, August 26, 2019

Related:
Hong Kong: anti-surveillance protesters tear down “smart” lamp-post – video
The Guardian, August 26, 2019