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, February 18, 2020

Commentary (评论)

In Coronavirus Fight, China Sidelines an Ally: Its Own People
The New York Times, February 18, 2020

Red Flag: Impacts of Coronavirus in China and the World
The Diplomat, February 18, 2020

The Li Wenliang Storm
China Media Project, February 18, 2020

China: Detention of activist shows unrelenting assault on freedom of expression
Amnesty International, February 17, 2020

Holding China’s trade unions to account
China Labour Bulletin, February 17, 2020

The coronavirus outbreak has only heightened Hong Kong’s hostility towards Beijing
The Guardian, February 13, 2020