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.

Thursday, March 04, 2021

Hong Kong (香港)

China’s ‘two sessions’: resolution on overhauling Hong Kong’s electoral system officially on agenda of National People’s Congress’ plenary session
South China Morning Post, March 4, 2021

Related:
‘One country, two systems’ and other key Hong Kong phrases disappear from Beijing’s Two Sessions report
Hong Kong Free Press, March 4, 2021

All 47 democrats facing security law charges remanded in custody after Dep’t of Justice appeals against bail decision for 15
Hong Kong Free Press, March 4, 2021

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Hong Kong court refuses to lift reporting restrictions on bail hearing for democrats facing security law charges, despite online leaks
Hong Kong Free Press, March 4, 2021

民間集會團隊宣布解散 (Hong Kong Civil Assembly Team disbands amid arrest of spokesperson Ventus Lau)
Radio Television Hong Kong, March 4, 2021

Benny Tai sent back to jail to await Hong Kong court’s ruling in Occupy Central appeal
South China Morning Post, March 4, 2021

Related:
佔中案上訴 律師指定罪及刑期過重造成寒蟬效應 (Occupy Central appeal: Lawyer says excessive sentences create chilling effect)
Radio Television Hong Kong, March 4, 2021

A new Hong Kong election law will be a ‘challenge’ to opposition and pro-establishment camp, says Beijing academic
Hong Kong Free Press, March 4, 2021

China expected to send veteran trade official to Hong Kong for top economic job
South China Morning Post, March 4, 2021

‘Hong Kong isn’t a copy of anyone’: ex-leader CY Leung says city’s unique system crafted by Beijing, should be respected
South China Morning Post, March 4, 2021

Hong Kong dropped from economic freedom index after crackdown
Financial Times, March 4, 2021

Hong Kong universities slide down rankings in nearly 40 per cent of subjects, according to Britain-based firm
South China Morning Post, March 4, 2021

英國關注香港人權組織發報告 警告國際社會以港為鑑 注意紅色資本 (Hong Kong Watch report warns of “red capital” in Hong Kong)
Radio Television Hong Kong, March 4, 2021

Related:
Red Capital in Hong Kong: The invisible hand transforming the city’s politics
Hong Kong Watch, March 3, 2021