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, May 25, 2021

Xinjiang (新疆)

Human rights in China: activists say sensationalist reports on Xinjiang do more harm than good
South China Morning Post, May 24, 2021

China denounces people's tribunal on alleged Xinjiang abuses
Associated Press, May 25, 2021

Taiwan (台湾)

Taiwan, excluded from a world health forum, blames Chinese interference.
台湾未获邀参加世界卫生大会,批北京从中阻挠

The New York Times, May 25, 2021

Tibet (西藏)

中国西藏白皮书称人民幸福 藏人代表:谎话连篇 (China's white paper claims Tibetans are living in happiness; Tibetan representative: A stream of lies)
Radio Free Asia, May 24, 2021

Access to Justice (司法公正)

丁家喜、许志永被控“颠覆案” 再次退回警方补充侦查 (Prosecution returns Ding Jiaxi and Xu Zhiyong's “subversion” case to police for further investigation)
Radio Free Asia, May 24, 2021

Access to Information (公众知情权)

Chinese Mountain Marathon Deaths Spark Flurry of Recrimination
Radio Free Asia, May 24, 2021

Citizen Participation (公民参与)

澳門團體舉行戶外六四燭光集會被警拒絕 將向終院上訴 (Macao police deny permission for outdoor June Fourth commemoration; activists group: Will appeal to Court of Final Appeal)
Radio Television Hong Kong, May 25, 2021

Government Accountability (政府问责)

‘A matter of time’: New Zealand’s foreign minister warns China ‘storm’ could be coming
The Guardian, May 24, 2021

中国假讯息扰台 藉大选与疫情发动攻势 (China used disinformation campaign to disrupt Taiwan during election and COVID-19)
Radio Free Asia, May 25, 2021

Related:
Deafening Whispers: China's Information Operation and Taiwan's 2020 Election
Doublethink Lab, May 24, 2021

白宫:目前无足够信息就病毒起源做结论 需进行独立国际调查 (White House: Evidence to conclude origin of COVID-19 is insufficient; independent int’l investigation is needed)
Voice of America, May 25, 2021

Hong Kong (香港)

Exodus of district councillors prompts Hong Kong to put loyalty pledge on hold – for now
South China Morning Post, May 25, 2021

Hong Kong protests: head of activist group tells court illegal rally came after authorities denied right to lawful assembly
South China Morning Post, May 24, 2021

支聯會晤警方商討六四燭光集會 被問「五大綱領」 未提會否違國安法(In meeting with police to discuss June 4 candlelight vigil, Hong Kong Alliance is asked about "five operational goals" without being told whether they will violate National Security Law)
Stand News, May 25, 2021

'Long Hair' defiant as prison crunch looms for protest 10
The Standard, May 25, 2021

Court denies request for trial delay by Hong Kong reporter accused of misusing government database
South China Morning Post, May 25, 2021

Hong Kong broadcaster RTHK deletes Tiananmen Massacre anniversary story as producers did not get bosses’ ‘approval’
Hong Kong Free Press, May 25, 2021

Hong Kong the place ‘everyone wants to be’, former leader Tung Chee-hwa says, and claims residents who leave for Britain ‘lack foresight’
South China Morning Post, May 24, 2021

Interview: 'A Documentary Reminds us Not to Forget'
Radio Free Asia, May 25, 2021

Commentary (评论)

How China is sweeping up its own social media mess
Hong Kong Free Press, May 25, 2021

Should China worry more about the EU than the US?
South China Morning Post, May 25, 2021