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, September 10, 2021

Xinjiang (新疆)

因联络海外亲人 维吾尔男子获刑十五年(Uyghur sentenced to 15 years in prison for contacting overseas relatives)
Radio Free Asia, September 9, 2021

Taiwan (台湾)

台湾最新民调显示:近9成民众反对“一国两制”(New polls in Taiwan show nearly 90% of population oppose ‘one country, two systems’)
Voice of America, September 10, 2021

ICTs and Human Rights (信息技术与人权)

China has become a laboratory for the regulation of digital technology
The Economist, September 11, 2021

The Real Cause of China’s Alibaba Crackdown
The Diplomat, September 11, 2021

腾讯实行“一微两制” 境内外讯息交流随时中断(Tencent’s chat app implements ‘two version system,’ leads to interruption in communication between China and abroad)
Radio Free Asia, September 10, 2021

Hong Kong (香港)

Hong Kong Tiananmen Massacre vigil group leader denied bail over ‘inciting subversion’ national security charge
Hong Kong Free Press, September 10, 2021

Related:
Mainland Chinese Dissidents Hit Out at Police Raid on Hong Kong Alliance
Radio Free Asia, September 9, 2021

Government moves to strike HK Alliance from register
Radio Television Hong Kong, September 10, 2021

'June 4 truth for nation'
The Standard, September 10, 2021

Persecution of the Hong Kong Alliance makes a mockery of NSL promises
Chinese Human Rights Defenders, September 9, 2021

Hong Kong Tiananmen Massacre vigil leaders plead not guilty to refusing national security data probe, bail denied
Hong Kong Free Press, September 10, 2021

District councillors prepare for oath-taking ceremony in a first for Hong Kong
South China Morning Post, September 10, 2021

Related:
Hong Kong district councillor Peter Choi loses seat after failing to turn up at oath-taking ceremony
South China Morning Post, September 10, 2021

當局對楊雪盈梁柏堅等7名區議員宣誓有效存疑促交資料(Authorities send letters to 7 district councilors for additional information, questioning validity of their oaths)
Radio Television Hong Kong, September 10, 2021

Hong Kong protests: teacher convicted of assaulting police officer jailed for 9 weeks after losing appeal
South China Morning Post, September 10, 2021

藝術中心取消租場拒賠償 反指演唱會主辦方毀約 何韻詩:面對打壓盡力抵抗(Hong Kong Art Centre refuses to compensate after terminating lease agreement for Denise Ho's concert, accuses organizer of breach of contract)
Stand News, September 10, 2021

斥神職人員探監時「煽動」 《大公》引消息指當局研檢討機制 牧師:主要講聖經(Pro-Beijing newspaper slams clergies over ‘incitement’ during visits to prisoners)
Stand News, September 10, 2021

Commentary (评论)

When Dictators Find God
习近平和威权主义新“宗教”

The New York Times, September 10, 2021

Incendiary Essay Ignites Guessing Over Xi’s Plans for China
习近平将把中国带向何方?李光满檄文走红引猜测

The New York Times, September 10, 2021