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, October 30, 2019

Xinjiang (新疆)

U.S., Britain, others to push China at U.N. to stop detention of Uighurs
Reuters, October 30, 2019

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China warns U.S. that criticism over Uighurs not 'helpful' for trade talks
Reuters, October 30, 2019

At Least 150 Detainees Have Died in One Xinjiang Internment Camp: Police Officer
Radio Free Asia, October 29, 2019

人权组织报告:中国“去清真化”抹杀维吾尔人信仰 (China is killing Uyghurs' religion by erasing halal, says Uyghur Human Rights Project report)
Radio Free Asia, October 29, 2019

Marise Payne says China must be held to account for human rights abuses
The Guardian, October 29, 2019

Access to Justice (司法公正)

Tibetan Man Detained After Praying to Dalai Lama
Radio Free Asia, October 29, 2019

Access to Information (信息公开)

China’s Longest-Surviving — And Very Illegal — LGBT Magazine
SupChina, October 28, 2019

Hong Kong police ask Facebook to remove ‘defamatory’ posts on officers’ handling of protesters, leading to accusations force is stifling free speech
South China Morning Post, October 30, 2019

Citizen Participation (公民参与)

Rights Groups Call For Release of Chinese Journalist Who Reported From Hong Kong
Radio Free Asia, October 29, 2019

Government Accountability (政府问责)

Taiwan charges pro-Beijing politicians with accepting funds from Chinese mainland
South China Morning Post, October 30, 2019

China’s new moral guide elevates Xi over Mao, urges national pride over foreign influence
Globe and Mail, October 28, 2019

China says its approval is ‘must’ for choosing Dalai Lama’s successor
The Hindu, October 29, 2019

Taiwan deports second mainland Chinese man for defacing Lennon Wall backing Hong Kong protests
South China Morning Post, October 29, 2019

ICTs and Human Rights (信息技术与人权)

U.S. regulator to bar China’s Huawei and ZTE from government subsidy program
Reuters, October 29, 2019

China Wants Communist Party Members to Pledge Loyalty on Blockchain
Coin Desk, October 28, 2019

Hong Kong (香港)

The Hongkongers from ethnic minorities who thank protest movement for helping them finally feel part of the city
South China Morning Post, October 30, 2019

Decision to ban Hong Kong pro-democracy activist Joshua Wong from district council elections may face challenge in court
South China Morning Post, October 29, 2019

Murder suspect who triggered Hong Kong protests is a 'free man' with 'free will': Carrie Lam
Channel News Asia, October 29, 2019

建制派轟港台節目偏頗、宣揚港獨、同情示威者 廣播處長:一直不偏不倚 (Pro-establishment camp accuses Radio Television Hong Kong for bias, sympathy for protests, and promotion of Hong Kong independence)
Stand News, October 29, 2019

醫護被指洩私隱致 6.12 示威者被捕 伊院:調查後未有證據顯示曾向警交病人資料 (Queen Elizabeth Hospital investigates accusations of leaks to police resulting in protester arrests; says no evidence staff gave out patient information)
Stand News, October 29, 2019

Commentary (评论)

The ‘auntie’ of Hong Kong’s protest movement
Taipei Times, October 29, 2019

The Panda In The Room: Hong Kong’s Pro-Independence Movement
SupChina, October 29, 2019