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.

Thursday, September 19, 2019

Xinjiang (新疆)

Uyghur brothers perish while detained in Xinjiang
Radio Free Asia, September 18, 2019

新疆醫科大前校長傳將遭處決 中大和聲學生校友發聲明聲援 (Chinese University of Hong Kong students, alumni issue statement in response to reports of imminent execution of former president of Xinjiang Medical School, Halmurat Ghopur)
Apple Daily, September 18, 2019

CCP’s campaign to purge “disloyal” Uyghur scholars
Bitter Winter, September 17, 2019

Access to Justice (司法公正)

Taiwan warns against travel to China, Hong Kong after detention of Taiwanese nationals
The Diplomat, September 18, 2019

Access to Information (信息公开)

How China unleashed Twitter trolls to discredit Hong Kong’s protesters
The New York Times, September 18, 2019

Related:
客观理性的中国账户遭封禁,国家网信办驳斥脸书推特内容审核 (Cyberspace Administration of China criticizes Facebook, Twitter for removing “objective and rational” accounts, tolerating anti-China rumors)
The Paper, September 18, 2019

Editor of nationalist Global Times writes personal blog questioning Beijing’s online censorship, then deletes it
South China Morning Post, September 18, 2019

Chinese news channel dealt blow as former Ofcom regulator quits
The Guardian, September 18, 2019

Belt and Road News Network Media Workshop offers exchange opportunities for journalists
People’s Daily, September 18, 2019

Citizen Participation (公民参与)

Hong Kong protests: The Taiwanese sending 2,000 gas masks
BBC, September 19, 2019

“This is a global fight.” Cantonese pop diva Denise Ho wants the world to stand up with Hong Kong
TIME, September 18, 2019

The problems with giving it all away: Philanthropy in China
SupChina, August 29, 2019

Government Accountability (政府问责)

何立峰:支持深圳加快建设中国特色社会主义先行示范区 (Shenzhen to hasten pace in becoming “pioneering example” of city exemplifying Socialism with Chinese Characteristics, to better implement “Greater Bay Area battle strategies” with Hong Kong and Macao)
The Paper, September 19, 2019

China launches new push against Dalai Lama photos in Ngaba
Radio Free Asia, September 18, 2019

Xi cites Mao as touchstone to build new China
The Hindu, September 18, 2019

Translation: Deleted ad reveals death-defying health plan for officials
China Digital Times, September 18, 2019

Embattled Chinese vaccine-maker one step away from delisting
Caixin, September 18, 2019

US cancels Solomon Islands meeting after ‘disappointment’ at it switching ties from Taipei to Beijing
South China Morning Post, September 18, 2019

Related:
Protests in Auki, Malaita province
Solomon Times, September 17, 2019

“Big Brother’s” helpers planted in each community to serve the regime
Bitter Winter, September 15, 2019

ICTs and Human Rights (信息技术与人权)

“Don’t download this app!”- A top 10 of harmful Chinese apps
What’s On Weibo, September 18, 2019

Philippine president defends China Telecom role in military deal
TechNode, September 18, 2019

Apple, Alibaba and Huawei to join World Internet Conference next month
Yicai Global, September 18, 2019

Hong Kong (香港)

Hong Kong pro-democracy district councillors slam meeting with Chief Exec. Carrie Lam as “political show”
Hong Kong Free Press, September 19, 2019

印傭辦網媒 為同鄉直擊反修例 周日不休息 被打罵無阻上前線 (On rest days, Indonesian domestic helpers set up online media platform reporting protest news from the frontlines)
Ming Pao, September 19, 2019

U.S. Congress to advance “Hong Kong Human Rights and Democracy” bill
Reuters, September 19, 2019

Related:
【逃犯條例】黃之鋒何韻詩赴美聽證會發言  港府:指控失實深表遺憾 (Hong Kong government expresses deep regret towards “unfounded allegations” in US hearing)
Ming Pao, September 18, 2019

兩青年涉張貼「三罷」海報遭票控 押後10月中再訊 (Two young people prosecuted for putting up posters calling for strikes)
Ming Pao, September 18, 2019

【元朗襲擊】「飛天南」被控暴動准保釋須宵禁 消息稱昨往警署自首 (Triad leader associated with Yuen Long attacks turns himself in, charged with rioting)
Ming Pao, September 18, 2019

Related:
Sixth man linked to Yuen Long MTR station attack in Hong Kong surrenders himself to police and is bailed by Fanling Court
South China Morning Post, September 18, 2019

披露示威者資料 起底網站獲央視認證 有受害人質疑公安爆料 (State media endorses website doxxing protesters and reporters; victims suspect mainland public security officers are behind site)
Stand News, September 18, 2019

Hong Kong cancels China National Day fireworks amid protests
Associated Press, September 18, 2019

Hong Kong Jockey Club cancels Happy Valley race meeting over threat of anti-government protests
South China Morning Post, September 18, 2019

Hong Kong hotel workers go on unpaid leave as tourists shun city
Bloomberg, September 18, 2019

Commentary (评论)

They are giving up their passports to play football for China but Chinese fans remain sceptical
Channel News Asia, September 19, 2019

示威者以暴易暴 警察應反躬自省(文:陳帆川)(Have youngsters really lost control? Police should reflect on their actions as protesters inevitably fight violence with violence)
Ming Pao, September 19, 2019

Beyond hawks and doves: A better way to debate U.S.-China policy
China File, September 18, 2019

Are Hong Kong’s protests dying down? While turnout has declined, the demonstrators’ sentiment remains.
Foreign Policy, September 18, 2019

Wednesday, September 18, 2019

Xinjiang (新疆)

As China sway grows, U.S. to confront it on Uighur issue at U.N. gathering
Reuters, September 17, 2019

5 rights groups urge UN chief to condemn China over Muslims
Washington Post, September 17, 2019

Related:
五家人权组织督促联合国秘书长就穆斯林问题谴责中国 (Human rights organizations urge UN Secretary-General to condemn China on Xinjiang’s camps)
Voice of America, September 18, 2019

UN chief should denounce China’s abuses in Xinjiang, publicly call for closing detention camps
Human Rights Watch, September 17, 2019

Uyghur businessman remains jailed eight months after “terrorism” conviction reversed on appeal
Radio Free Asia, September 17, 2019

Access to Justice (司法公正)

家属呼吁中共当局:让唐荆陵完全自由 (“Let Tang Jingling be fully free”: Family of rights lawyer calls on authorities to cease restrictions on his movement)
Radio Free Asia, September 17, 2019

Citizen Participation (公民参与)

China’s young climate heroes fight apathy, and the Party line
The Guardian, September 17, 2019

China’s non-state universities: What it takes to succeed
The Diplomat, September 17, 2019

Government Accountability (政府问责)

With Terry Gou out of Taiwan’s presidential race, chance for KMT to regain power improves, analysts say
South China Morning Post, September 18, 2019

Taiwan’s defense strategy doesn’t make military sense: But it does make political sense
Foreign Affairs, September 17, 2019

New bill threatens sanctions for Chinese officials interfering in selection of Dalai Lama
Radio Free Asia, September 17, 2019

Related:
干預達賴轉世中國官員 美國會推援藏法案制裁 (US Congress to push new bill to sanction Chinese officials interfering with Dalai Lama reincarnation)
Ming Pao, September 18, 2019

U.N. Security Council overcomes Chinese veto threat to renew Afghanistan mission
Reuters, September 17, 2019

Xi calls for remembering where “red political power” comes from
Xinhua, September 17, 2019

China pushing ahead with controversial corporate social credit rating system for 33 million firms
South China Morning Post, September 17, 2019

ICTs and Human Rights (信息技术与人权)

Researchers warn of increased China-style AI surveillance
Al Jazeera, September 18, 2019

Related:
报告:全世界的AI监控升级 (Report shows global increase in AI surveillance technologies following China’s lead)
Voice of America, September 18, 2019

Facing US ban, Huawei emerging as stronger tech competitor
The Diplomat, September 18, 2019

Vietnam gains ground in shift from China
Financial Times, September 17, 2019

How China’s surveillance state was a mirror to the US for whistle-blower Edward Snowden
South China Morning Post, September 17, 2019

Hong Kong (香港)

‘Black Blorchestra’ crew behind music video of protest anthem ‘Glory to Hong Kong’ voice fears about being identified
South China Morning Post, September 18, 2019

China warns against efforts to ‘disrupt Hong Kong with foreign support’ after activists testify before US Congress
South China Morning Post, September 18, 2019

Related:
Carrie Lam says sanctions won’t help Hong Kong as Joshua Wong meets Congress
Bloomberg News, September 16, 2019

香港示威中屡成目标的港铁: 从国际“样本”到被封“党铁” (From international example to “CPC railway”: How Hong Kong’s MTR became a target in protests)
BBC, September 18, 2019

有網站張貼記者「起底」資料 記協強烈譴責促私隱署嚴肅跟進 (Hong Kong Journalists Association condemns doxxing of reporters)
Ming Pao, September 18, 2019

【專訪】「手語哥哥」反送中 黃耀邦和聾人們的無聲抗爭 (Signers in anti-extradition movement: The soundless fight of Jason Wong and hearing-impaired protesters)
Stand News, September 18, 2019

何君堯發起 9.21 清理連儂牆 稱目標號召 3 萬人 籲內地同胞也參與 (Legislator Junius Ho calls on mainlanders to “clear Lennon Walls” at 90 locations on September 21)
Stand News, September 18, 2019

Democrat says ‘modified’ fire dep’t logbook on Aug 31 MTR incident raises questions over injury numbers
Hong Kong Free Press, September 17, 2019

Related:
【捉鬼?】匿名員工記者會爆 8.31 料期間 消防調派通訊組致電休班人員 要求確認位置 (Fire Services Department called off-duty officers to “confirm their location” during press conference on modified logbooks; criticized as witch hunt of whistleblowers)
Stand News, September 17, 2019

As China’s National Day approaches, Hong Kong protests cast a shadow
Christian Science Monitor, September 17, 2019

War at the dinner table: Hong Kong families divided over protests
Agence France-Presse, September 17, 2019

Commentary (评论)

Taiwan’s loss of one more diplomatic ally to China: my thoughts on how Taiwan can strengthen its ties with the outside world
Jerome A. Cohen, September 18, 2019

The Chinese Communist Party wants it all: China’s use of sharp power could shatter East Asia
Foreign Policy, September 17, 2019

Tuesday, September 17, 2019

Xinjiang (新疆)

Children held in Xinjiang amid accusations of “cultural genocide”
China Digital Times, September 16, 2019

Related:
Xinjiang children separated from families: return minors housed in state-run institutions to relatives
Human Rights Watch, September 15, 2019

Sharper eyes: Shandong to Xinjiang (part 3)
China Digital Times, September 13, 2019

Influential US scientist under fire for Xinjiang links
Coda Story, September 12, 2019

Access to Justice (司法公正)

廣州有維權人士因尋釁滋事被捕 早前曾上載反修例歌曲 (Guangzhou activist detained for “picking quarrel and provoking trouble” after uploading video with “Glory to Hong Kong” as background music)
Radio Television Hong Kong, September 17, 2019

京地鐵多站臨時封 公安大舉抓捕訪民 (Mass detention, closed subway stations as Beijing prepares for National Day celebrations)
Ming Pao, September 16, 2019

The foreign teachers caught up in China’s education clampdown
Sixth Tone, September 12, 2019

Access to Information (信息公开)

Ministry asks ideology, politics professors to focus more on teaching
Xinhua, September 16, 2019

Media workshop for Belt and Road News Network journalists opens in Beijing
People’s Daily, September 16, 2019

Auckland University using Communist Party-backed staff to liaise with Chinese consulate
Stuff, September 15, 2019

TV documentary series dedicated to PRC founding anniversary to be aired
Xinhua, September 15, 2019

Citizen Participation (公民参与)

Stand up to Beijing, Hong Kong singer tells U.S. lawmakers, companies
Reuters, September 16, 2019

中国留学生对香港抗议的真实想法是怎样的?
What Chinese students abroad really think about Hong Kong’s protests
The New York Times, September 17, 2019

Feminism and social change in China: an interview with Lü Pin (Part 2 of 3)
China Change, September 16, 2019

Why China’s millennials are at war with marriage and having babies
Radii China, September 11, 2019

Government Accountability (政府问责)

China signals veto in standoff with U.S. over Afghanistan U.N. mission: diplomats
Reuters, September 16, 2019

US arrests Chinese government employee for alleged fraudulent visa “conspiracy”
South China Morning Post, September 17, 2019

Macau’s Chief Executive Ho Iat Seng to Ching Media Group: ‘One Country’ first, then ‘Two Systems’
China News Service, September 16, 2019

State Councilor stresses implementation of anti-terrorism measures
Xinhua, September 16, 2019

Taiwan says China meddling with elections after Solomon Islands cuts ties
Reuters, September 16, 2019

担忧“间谍地铁”,美国拟禁止从中企购买列车
Fearing ‘spy trains,’ Congress may ban a Chinese maker of subway cars
The New York Times, September 16, 2019

CPC issues revised, new regulations on Party rules
Xinhua, September 15, 2019