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, September 14, 2021

Access to Justice (司法公正)

常玮平的辩护律师阅卷受阻 (Authorities block Chang Weiping's lawyer from accessing case files)
Weiquanwang, September 14, 2021

Government Accountability (政府问责)

习近平有意强化控制 中国面临新文革? (Xi Jinping is intent on intensifying control; is China facing a new Cultural Revolution?)
Deutsche Welle, September 14, 2021

中共以“共同富裕”之名推“第四次土改”之实? (Is CPC pushing the “4th land reform” in the name of “common prosperity”?)
Voice of America, September 14, 2021

加拿大鹅遭殃 中国刮起新一轮民族主义消费潮? (Does slapping Canada Goose with fines signal a new wave of nationalistic consumption?)
Voice of America, September 14, 2021

Uyghur Tribunal Wraps up in London With Eye on December Ruling on Genocide Allegations
Radio Free Asia, September 13, 2021

Related:
伦敦维吾尔法庭有何意义? (What is the significance of London’s Uyghur Tribunal?)
Radio France Internationale, September 13, 2021

ICTs and Human Rights (信息技术与人权)

China aims for 'civilised' internet with focus on 'socialist values'
Reuters, September 14, 2021

Related:
中共中央办公厅 国务院办公厅印发《关于加强网络文明建设的意见》 (General Offices of the CPC and State Council: “Opinions on strengthening the construction of online civilization”)
Xinhua, September 14, 2021

Commentary (评论)

The Xi personality cult is a danger to China
Financial Times, September 13, 2021

“虽然中国不太可能再搞文革,但走向数字独裁却实实在在” (“Although China is unlikely to make another Cultural Revolution, its move toward digital dictatorship is real”)
Radio France Internaitonale, September 14, 2021

Hong Kong (香港)

Hong Kong will create more national security offences, says security chief
Agence France-Presse, September 14, 2021

Can ‘everyone be a journalist?’ Hong Kong security chief hits out at news groups, accusing them of ‘infiltrating’ schools, influencing youth
South China Morning Post, September 14, 2021

Foundation linked to Apple Daily removed from charities list as Hong Kong announces ‘national security’ exclusion
Hong Kong Free Press, September 14, 2021

法庭頒令《蘋果》資方支付欠薪 員工:告公司非原意 望政府解凍資產(Court orders Apple Daily to repay back wages; employee says lawsuit is aimed at getting authorities to unfreeze company assets)
Stand News, September 14, 2021

Hong Kong rights group behind prison letter-writing campaign disbands after minister’s national security law warning
South China Morning Post, September 14, 2021

Hong Kong District Councilor Expelled After Failing to Take Loyalty Oath
Radio Free Asia, September 13, 2021

Scant Room For Classroom Debate After Death of Hong Kong's Liberal Studies: Teachers
Radio Free Asia, September 13, 2021

Carrie Lam denies Hong Kong government restructuring plans tied to possible re-election bid
South China Morning Post, September 14, 2021

Exclusive: Wikipedia bans 7 mainland Chinese power users over ‘infiltration and exploitation’ in unprecedented clampdown
Hong Kong Free Press, September 14, 2021