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 16, 2021

Government Accountability (政府问责)

On W.H.O. Trip, China Refused to Hand Over Important Data
The New York Times, February 14, 2021

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US and WHO push China for data from early days of contagion
Agence France Presse, February 14, 2021

Anatomy of a conspiracy: With COVID, China took leading role
Associated Press, February 15, 2021

China’s Crackdown on Muslims Extends to a Resort Island
The New York Times, February 14, 2021

At least 331 human rights defenders were murdered in 2020, report finds
The Guardian, February 11, 2021

US-China relations: Details released of Biden's first call with Xi
British Broadcasting Corporation, February 11, 2021