Xinjiang (新疆)

Target和Cotton On调查供货商是否与新疆强迫劳役有关
Cotton On and Target investigate suppliers after forced labour of Uyghurs exposed in China’s Xinjiang
ABC News, July 15, 2019

As China locks up Muslims in Xinjiang, it opens its doors to tourists
Agence France-Presse, July 15, 2019

Australia “deeply concerned” about China’s treatment of Uighur people
The Guardian, July 14, 2019

Multimedia: The Missing: The families torn apart by China’s campaign of cultural genocide
ABC News, July 14, 2019

Saudi Arabia and Russia among 37 states backing China’s Xinjiang policy
Reuters, July 12, 2019

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Axis of shame: Human rights foes support China’s Xinjiang camps
Bitter Winter, July 13, 2019

Access to Justice (司法公正)

Chinese-Australian writer Yang Hengjun still detained by Beijing after six months
GlobalVoices, July 15, 2019

China arrests another Canadian, adding to diplomatic tensions
The New York Times, July 14, 2019

律师会见难、阅卷难？检察机关将指定专人在10日内审查办理 (Supreme People’s Procuratorate begins half-year inspection on proper execution of lawyers’ rights to practise)
The Paper, July 14, 2019

Chinese police formally arrest Beijing rights activist on “terrorism” charges
Radio Free Asia, July 12, 2019

Four Britons arrested in China after drug bust involving foreigners
The Guardian, July 12, 2019

“The police guards took her [Pu Wenqing, mother of Huang Qi] to the hospital”
Radio Free Asia, July 12, 2019

Two years after Liu Xiaobo’s death, China remains the largest prison of journalists in the world
Reporters Without Borders, July 12, 2019

Access to Information (信息公开)

Universities scrutinized on anniversaries of bloody crackdowns
Bitter Winter, July 13, 2019

Chinese socialite Guo Meimei is freed from jail but few report release and some stories vanish
South China Morning Post, July 13, 2019

“We’re almost extinct”: China’s investigative journalists are silenced under Xi
The New York Times, July 12, 2019

Poet detained in China’s Yunnan after sharing video of Hong Kong pop-star’s UN appeal
Radio Free Asia, July 12, 2019

Citizen Participation (公民参与)

Protest in China highlights the need for action on garbage
South China Morning Post, July 15, 2019

How Canadians are part of an underground network helping Hong Kong protesters in their struggle against Chinese control
The Star Vancouver, July 14, 2019

林飛帆將出任民進黨副秘書長 (Sunflower student leader Lin Fei-fan to take seat as vice-secretary general of Taiwan’s Democratic Progressive Party)
Radio Television Hong Kong, July 13, 2019

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林飛帆：「今日香港、今日台灣」是我現在面對中國的視角 (Interview with Lin Fei-fan: “Today Hong Kong, tomorrow Taiwan,” is my perspective on China now)
The Initium, July 15, 2019

Hundreds in Hong Kong commemorate late Chinese dissident Liu Xiaobo
Kyodo News, July 13, 2019

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刘晓波逝世两周年 香港、德国举行纪念活动 (Activists in Hong Kong and Germany hold commemorations on second anniversary of Liu Xiaobo’s death)
Radio Free Asia, July 12, 2019

Nobel winner Liu Xiaobo’s spirit lives on: Despite worsening repression, Chinese activists press for change
Human Rights Watch, July 11, 2019

Government Accountability (政府问责)

Kaohsiung mayor wins opposition party’s nomination for Taiwan’s 2020 presidential election
Reuters, July 15, 2019

华春莹中央党校充电 称要彻底解决中国挨骂问题 (Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson Hua Chunying “resurfaces” after Party school training, says China has “insufficient” say in global affairs, vouches to solve problem of frequent criticism of China)
Radio France Internationale, July 14, 2019

How Hongkonger’s herbal soup shakedown in Beijing helps explain why local businessmen fear extradition to the mainland
South China Morning Post, July 14, 2019

蔡英文：香港一國兩制經驗　說明獨裁與民主無法共存 (Tsai Ing-wen: Hong Kong’s experience with One Country, Two Systems proves democracy cannot coexist with dictatorship)
Radio Television Hong Kong, July 13, 2019

Who needs religion? Buddhists pressured to be more political
Bitter Winter, July 13, 2019

Hongkongers in US launch campaign urging American politicians to support bill on city’s democracy and rights
Hong Kong Free Press, July 12, 2019

大陸海關禁黃頭盔黃遮黑T口罩集運到港　「後果無比嚴重」(Mainland customs bans shipments including helmets, black t-shirts, yellow umbrellas to Hong Kong, threatening “incomparable severe consequences”)
The Stand News, July 12, 2019

北戴河会议将讨论香港反送中及美中经贸 (Hong Kong’s anti-extradition movement U.S. trade war are priority topics at annual Beidaihe conference, sources say)
Radio Free Asia, July 12, 2019

About half of China’s loans to developing countries are “hidden,” study finds
CNBC, July 12, 2019

Hong Kong (香港)

Two arrested as parallel trading protests descend into chaos at Hong Kong border town Sheung Shui, while lawmaker accuses police of targeting innocent man, who tries to jump off bridge “out of panic”
South China Morning Post, July 14, 2019

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Protesters and police clash in Hong Kong after peaceful march
The Guardian, July 13, 2019

沙田遊行11.5萬人參與 新城市廣場內爆衝突 (Over 11,000 protesters join anti-extradition march in Shatin thatspirals into clashes in shopping mall as police clear streets, block exits and stop trains)
Inmediahk.net, July 14, 2019

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【沙田衝突】醫管局：20 人仍留醫　2 危殆 4 嚴重 (20 hospitalized after clashes in Shatin: 4 severe, 2 critical)
The Stand News, July 15, 2019

Hong Kong protesters in Sha Tin showered with support and supplies – even from 10 floors up
South China Morning Post, July 14, 2019

反修例絕食人士傍晚將步行至禮賓府　促特首與市民對話 (Hunger strikers walk to Chief Executive residence to urge dialogue)
Radio Television Hong Kong, July 15, 2019

香港记者愤怒了今发起“停止警暴、捍卫新闻自由”静默游行 (“Journalists are angry”: 7 journalist organizations hold silent march to defend press freedom, condemn police violence toward frontline reporters)
Radio France Internationale, July 14, 2019

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Journalism watchdog says past year among the worst for Hong Kong press freedom since 1997, as rally planned for Sunday
Hong Kong Free Press, July 13, 2019

University of Hong Kong will protect its students from summary arrest, says vice chancellor in impromptu dialogue with extradition bill protesters
South China Morning Post, July 13, 2019

“Don't mess with us”: The spirit of rebellion spreads in Hong Kong
The Guardian, July 13, 2019

Commentary (评论)

Nobel winner Liu Xiaobo’s spirit lives on: Despite worsening repression, Chinese activists press for change
Human Rights Watch, July 11, 2019

Surge in voter registration a sign of growing civic awareness
South China Morning Post, July 14, 2019

In defence of every Hongkonger’s right to scold the chief executive
South China Morning Post, July 14, 2019

China’s legal system has a long way to go before it can be trusted
South China Morning Post, July 13, 2019

【專訪】第一批衝入立法會　最前線抗爭少年的自白：我有心理準備隨時會死 (“I was prepared to die”: Interview with young protester from the first group that went into LegCo)
Stand News, July 12, 2019

Xinjiang (新疆)

China hints at Xinjiang policy shift ahead of key summit chaired by Xi Jinping
South China Morning Post, July 12, 2019

China’s policy of mass detentions in Xinjiang “has nothing to do with terrorism”: US anti-terror czar
Radio Free Asia, July 11, 2019

海外维族人: 中国政府试图利用家人逼我噤声 (Overseas Uyghurs: China is using our family members in Xinjiang to silence our public criticism of the camps)
How China intimidates Uighurs abroad by threatening their families
Deutsche Welle, July 11, 2019

Uighur-Australians welcome global condemnation of China’s detention centres
SBS News, July 11, 2019

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外交部就新疆問題向22國嚴正交涉　敦促尊重事實 (China criticizes states for “politicizing human rights issues” and “interfering in China’s internal affairs” through joint letter to Human Rights Council)
Radio Television Hong Kong, July 11, 2019

Urumqi 2009 and the road to Xinjiang re-education centers
The Diplomat, July 11, 2019

Access to Justice (司法公正)

Situation still dire for rights lawyers four years on
China Digital Times, July 11, 2019

China: End deaths in extrajudicial detention & torture by deprived medical treatment
Chinese Human Rights Defenders, July 11, 2019

Tibetan nuns beaten by Chinese guards for “weeping” in detention
Radio Free Asia, July 11, 2019

Access to Information (信息公开)

Pocari Sweat, Pizza Hut’s mainland China offices distance themselves from Hong Kong franchises over “TVB bias” in coverage of extradition bill protests
South China Morning Post, July 12, 2019

转载“反送中”视频惹祸 诗人王藏被指“寻衅滋事” (Yunnan poet held and questioned for re-blogging video of Hong Kong singer Denise Ho’s speech at United Nations Human Rights Council)
Radio Free Asia, July 11, 2019

Citizen Participation (公民参与)

Mainlanders among Hong Kong protesters, though many stay away
Agence France-Presse, July 11, 2019

“A sort of eco-dictatorship”: Shanghai grapples with strict new recycling laws
The Guardian, July 11, 2019

Two Beijing art districts abruptly evicted to make way for demolition
The Art Newspaper, July 11, 2019

Government Accountability (政府问责)

习近平外交思想理论研讨会在京举行 (Hundreds from schools, think tanks, research centers attend conference to study theories on Xi Jinping Thought on diplomacy)
People’s Daily, July 11, 2019

A Koch executive’s harassment in China adds to fears among visitors
The New York Times, July 11, 2019

The overseas expansion and evolution of Chinese state-owned enterprises
Fairbank Center for Chinese Studies, July 11, 2019

The Philippines sided with China after a boat was rammed. Critics say it’s all about money.
Washington Post, July 11, 2019

What is the evidence of “forced organ harvesting” in China?
Journal of Political Risk, July 9, 2019

ICTs and Human Rights (信息技术与人权)

How U.S. tech giants are helping to build China’s surveillance state
The Intercept, July 11, 2019

The “water attack” of Chinese tech exec opens a flood gate of complaints against the company
Global Voices, July 11, 2019

Hong Kong (香港)

Extradition bill crisis: Why are the young people of Hong Kong angry and deeply unhappy?
South China Morning Post, July 12, 2019

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Nearly 1 in 10 people in Hong Kong likely to have depression, according to HKU survey conducted during extradition bill crisis
South China Morning Post, July 11, 2019

【6.12一個月】疑中催淚彈後遺症 港台外判司機全身多處流膿 (RTHK van driver cannot afford treatment of complications from teargas during protest after insurance company refuses his claim on basis of government’s “riot” designation)
Apple Daily, July 12, 2019

Video of assault on Hong Kong activist spurs outrage
Inkstone, July 11, 2019

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大埔連儂牆被撕　街坊阻止遇襲　手臂骨折　香港仔連儂牆有人縱火被捕 (Lennon Wall attackers break citizen’s arm; police arrest several for assault, suspected arson)
The Stand News, July 12, 2019

Two retired policemen among three people arrested over clashes sparked by “Lennon Walls,” Hong Kong’s latest show of defiance against hated extradition bill
South China Morning Post, July 11, 2019

新聞界周日靜默遊行　促警方遵從警例尊重新聞自由 (Journalists to hold silent march on Sunday, urging police to follow proper procedure, respect press freedom)
Radio Television Hong Kong, July 11, 2019

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7.17 銀髮族遊行　「老而不廢撐後生仔」(“Old but not invalid,” elderly to take to the streets in “silver haired march” on July 17 in solidarity with young protesters)
Stand News, July 11, 2019

Parents, friends remember Hong Kong protester “Raincoat Man” who died fighting extradition law
Associated Press, July 11, 2019

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【梁凌杰設靈】萬人風雨中悼念：願珍惜生命，一齊行下去 (Over 10,000 attend memorial for “Raincoat Man,” first protester who died in anti-extradition movement)
Inmediahk.net, July 11, 2019

Commentary (评论)

Hong Kong’s political instability means 2020 could be the endgame for “one country, two systems”
South China Morning Post, July 12, 2019

黑色六月 — 五金佬的自白 (“Can this face mask block teargas?”: A hardware store owner’s account)
The Stand News, July 11, 2019

The right way to deal with Huawei: The United States needs to compete with Chinese firms, not just ban them
Foreign Affairs, July 11, 2019

How a Hong Kong tax assessment decision could influence attitudes towards LGBT+ rights across Asia
The Conversation, July 11, 2019

Hong Kong’s propaganda battle is playing out in the media — and in cyberspace
Washington Post, July 11, 2019

Could Hong Kong become another Estonia?
The Diplomat, July 11, 2019

Xinjiang (新疆)

China rebuked by 22 nations over Xinjiang repression
The New York Times, July 10, 2019

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22国大使谴责新疆“再教育营” 斯洛伐克总统也发声 (22 states issue joint letter to condemn China for Xinjiang camps)
Deutsche Welle, July 11, 2019

UN: Unprecedented joint call for China to end Xinjiang abuses
Human Rights Watch, July 10, 2019

HRIC note: Text of joint letter linked from this piece.

Uyghurs ordered to destroy Muslim architecture deemed “extremist” by authorities
Radio Free Asia, July 10, 2019

Access to Justice (司法公正)

Chinese grassroots rights activist dies of cancer in a Fujian hospital
Radio Free Asia, July 10, 2019

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China: Account for activist’s death: Ji Sizun died 2 months after release from prison
Human Rights Watch, July 10, 2019

Chinese activist, critic of Communist Party Zhang Baocheng arrested for “promoting terrorism”
Agence France-Presse, July 10, 2019

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反腐败活动家张宝成被控重罪 公安曾警告他闭嘴 (Anti-corruption activist charged with “inciting terrorism,” family fears heavy sentence)
Voice of America, July 10, 2019

Education First teachers, foreign students held in China on drugs charges
South China Morning Post, July 10, 2019

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Analysis of 16 foreign teachers, students detained for taking drugs
Global Times, July 10, 2019

Unfinished business: Campus sexual harassment in China
Sixth Tone, July 9, 2019

Access to Information (信息公开)

Chinese state broadcaster hires former Ofcom director
Financial Times, July 10, 2019

Government Accountability (政府问责)

A spy case exposes China’s power play in Central Asia
The Wall Street Journal, July 10, 2019

Is Vanuatu’s deportation of six Chinese nationals an erosion of its democratic rights at Beijing’s bidding?
South China Morning Post, July 10, 2019

Slovak leader tells Chinese minister of human rights worries
Associated Press, July 10, 2019

Trump softened stance on Hong Kong protests to revive trade talks
Financial Times, July 10, 2019

Chess and cards instead of faith: More Christian churches repurposed
Bitter Winter, July 10, 2019

ICTs and Human Rights (信息技术与人权)

Could Huawei be using Trojan circuits to help Beijing spy on US?
South China Morning Post, July 11, 2019

還在「翻牆」看影片？資安報告：全球近三成VPN龍頭公司為中資持有 ( 30 percent of world’s leading VPN companies are Chinese-owned)
The News Lens, July 10, 2019

Banned Chinese security cameras are almost impossible to remove
Bloomberg, July 10, 2019