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, July 08, 2021

Hong Kong (香港)

US extends Hong Kong emergency rules citing China squeeze on the city
South China Morning Post, July 8, 2021

‘Ten thousand apologies’: Dozens of pro-democracy district councillors step down amid reports of impending disqualifications
Hong Kong Free Press, July 8, 2021

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【不斷更新】傳追討 DQ 區議員薪津 至少 71 區議員請辭(At least 71 district councilors resign day after media reports on possible disqualification and repayment of allowances)
Stand News, July 8, 2021

Pro-Beijing lawmakers urge gov’t to outlaw Falun Gong, target of 3,545 police operations in eight years
Hong Kong Free Press, July 8, 2021

Hearings in Hong Kong subversion trial extended to September
The Washington Post, July 8, 2021

National security law: jailed media tycoon Jimmy Lai asks court to restore his voting rights at Next Digital
South China Morning Post, July 8, 2021

Hong Kong University invites national security authorities to investigate student union leaders over resolution lauding ‘sacrifice’ of man who stabbed police officer
South China Morning Post, July 8, 2021

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楊潤雄發信中小學斥向刺警疑兇「致謝」是非不分 籲教育界避免學生以身試法(Secretary for Education Kevin Yeung sends letters to primary, secondary schools slamming "tribute" to suspect who stabbed police)
Stand News, July 8, 2021

Hong Kong pupils punished for singing Dear Jane hit, which included lyrics school deemed sensitive
South China Morning Post, July 8, 2021

香港人權組織停運,兩周內13團體解散(Hong Kong human rights org stops operation; 13 civil society groups disband in two weeks)
The News Lens, July 8, 2021

Hong Kong needs legislation tackling fake news, but doxxing poses the bigger threat, top government adviser says
South China Morning Post, July 7, 2021

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Hong Kong 'Doxxing' Ban Unnecessary, Could Affect City's International Status: Analysts
Radio Free Asia, July 7, 2021