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.

Wednesday, June 30, 2021

CCP Centennial (中国共产党一百周年)

Traffic shut down, security tight in Beijing ahead of Communist Party centenary
South China Morning Post, June 30, 2021

Live Updates: China’s Communist Party Turns 100 With Pomp And Stagecraft
The New York Times, June 30, 2021

Success and danger for China’s Communists at 100
Financial Times, June 30, 2021

Access to Information (公众知情权)

Academic freedom is paramount for universities. They can do more to protect it from China’s interference
The Conversation, June 30, 2021

Related:
Australia: Beijing Threatening Academic Freedom
Human Rights Watch, June 30, 2021

“They Don’t Understand the Fear We Have”——How China’s Long Reach of Repression Undermines Academic Freedom at Australia’s Universities
“他们不懂我们的恐惧”——中国跨国镇压危害澳大利亚大专院校学术自由
Human Rights Watch, June 30, 2021

TRANSLATION: TIMELINE OF COURT RULINGS REMOVED FROM THE INTERNET
China Digital Times, June 29, 2021

Xinjiang (新疆)

Science journal editor says he quit over China boycott article
The Guardian, June 30, 2021

北京对海外维吾尔人的迫害骚扰已遍及全球 (Beijing's persecution and harassment of Uyghurs is already reaching the entire world)
Voice of America, June 30, 2021

Related:
No Space Left to Run——China's Transnational Repression of Uyghurs
The Oxus Society for Central Asian Affairs, June 24, 2021

Hong Kong (香港)

‘They can’t speak freely’: Hong Kong a year after the national security law
The Guardian, June 30, 2021

Related:
117 people arrested in Hong Kong in a year under national security law
Reuters, June 30, 2021

Hong Kong’s national security law one year in: How the city’s legal foundations were shaken
Agence France-Presse, June 30, 2021

National security law: welcome mats by Britain, Australia, Canada lure thousands who feel Hong Kong is no longer home
South China Morning Post, June 30, 2021

Hong Kong: National Security Law has created a human rights emergency
Amnesty International, June 30, 2021

香港《国安法》一周年:电影审查设国安“红线” 引发业界对过度审查的担忧虑 (One year anniversary of Hong Kong’s national security law: the movie industry is concerned about NSL’s “red line” and excessive use of censorship)
British Broadcasting Corporation, June 30, 2021

‘A Form of Brainwashing’: China Remakes Hong Kong
“像是一种洗脑”:国安法一周年,中共如何改造香港

The New York Times, June 30, 2021

大赦国际:国安法在香港造成人权紧急状态 (Amnesty International: Hong Kong National Security Law has created a human rights emergency)
Voice of America, June 30, 2021

Related:
Hong Kong: National Security Law has created a human rights emergency
Amnesty International, June 30, 2021

Hong Kong activist Chow Hang-tung arrested as police revoke bail
Agence France-Presse, June 30, 2021

Related:
Hong Kong Democracy Activist Still Pushing for Change
Voice of America, June 29, 2021

National security law: Hong Kong police officer denies using body as human shield against motorcyclist, court hears
South China Morning Post, June 30, 2021

Hong Kong July 1 democracy demo ban upheld; police to adopt ‘zero tolerance’ and reportedly deploy 10,000 officers
Hong Kong Free Press, June 30, 2021

Related:
防疫為由禁七一遊行 升旗及酒會獲豁免 民政署:慶祝回歸重點活動(July 1 demonstration is banned due to pandemic, but flag-raising ceremony and reception are exempted according to Home Affairs Department)
Stand News, June 30, 2021

職工盟等多個工會明擬設約十個街站 冀警方尊重勿阻撓(The Hong Kong Confederation of Trade Unions and several other trade unions plan to set up street booths, hoping that the police will respect and not obstruct)
Radio Television Hong Kong, June 30, 2021

流亡抗爭者製作遊戲眾籌 盼保存香港人記憶(Activist in exile crowdfunds for video game, hopes to preserve Hong Kongers’ memories)
Stand News, June 30, 2021

Hong Kong’s courts should reflect China’s will, says official
The Guardian, June 30, 2021

Hong Kong Philosopher Taught Life’s Meaning. Now He Visits Students in Jail.
周保松:从在课堂讲授人生意义到去监狱探视学生

The New York Times, June 30, 2021

Hong Kong parent company of Apple Daily to cease operations on Thursday, will still try to pay staff despite authorities not releasing frozen cash
South China Morning Post, June 30, 2021

Government Accountability (政府问责)

美媒:中国有意收敛战狼外交,但受民族主义情绪影响 (US media: China tries to turn down its Wolf warrior diplomacy, but is influenced by nationalist sentiments)
Radio France Internationale, June 30, 2021

纽大报告:打击职场性骚扰,中国前路漫漫 (NYU report: China has a long way to go in fighting workplace gender-based violence)
Voice of America, June 30, 2021

Related:
Workplace Gender-Based Violence and Harassment in China: Harmonizing Domestic Law and Practice with International Standards
Global Labor Justice-International Labor Rights Forum, June 21, 2021

Commentary (评论)

在拜登蒼白無力的回應之下,香港的蘋果慘劇不會是孤立事件 (With Biden's weak response, the Apple Daily tragedy will not be an isolated incident)
The News Lens, June 30, 2021

Hong Kong’s Last Gasp
“红海”正在淹没香港

The New York Times, June 30, 2021