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.

Friday, February 26, 2021

Hong Kong (香港)

Exclusive: Two rights groups quit Hong Kong as security law sends shudders through NGOs
Reuters, February 26, 2021

Hong Kong ex-leader CY Leung says city can’t expect chief executive to enjoy powers granted by Beijing, yet disregard state’s role in choosing post
South China Morning Post, February 26, 2021

National security law: 52 former lawmakers, activists arrested in January told to report to police on Sunday – more than a month early – with some expecting charges
South China Morning Post, February 26, 2021

Hong Kong teen who tried to flee to Taiwan with other fugitives faces new bail-jumping charge
South China Morning Post, February 26, 2021

National security law: English Schools Foundation tells parents practices will not change under new Hong Kong guidelines
South China Morning Post, February 26, 2021

Security law: Newly elected student union leaders say Chinese University Hong Kong trampled on popular opinion by cutting ties
Hong Kong Free Press, February 26, 2021

Related:
CUHK Statement on the Cabinet of the CUSU Executive Committee
中大就學生會幹事會當選內閣的聲明
Chinese University of Hong Kong, February 25, 2021

余心所善,不撓不悔—就中大剝奪學生會基本權利之聯署聲明 (“We Can’t Go On, We’ll GOn” - a petition against CUHK for depriving rights of the Student Union)
Syzygia, Cabinet-elect, 51st Executive Committee, the Student Union of CUHK, February 25, 2021

Hong Kong Baptist University cancels World Press Photo exhibition citing ‘safety and security’ concerns
Hong Kong Free Press, February 26, 2021

Loyalty, not love, key element of ‘patriots governing Hong Kong’, local delegate to China’s top legislative body says
South China Morning Post, February 25, 2021

Related:
China is mulling changes to Hong Kong’s electoral system
The Economist, February 26, 2021

Taiwan denies Hong Kong film tycoon Charles Heung residency on ‘national security’ grounds
Agence France-Presse, February 26, 2021

立法會一致通過修改《議事規則》及《內務守則》(Legislative Council unanimously passes amendments on Rules of Procedure and House Rules)
Ming Pao, February 26, 2021

【11.18 聲援理大】60 人被控暴動 分拆 6 案審理 最遲一案明年 12 月開審(60 charged with rioting over PolyU protests in 2019)
Stand News, February 26, 2021