Citizen Participation (公民参与)

Foreigners filmed by state TV praising China ahead of anniversary
Reuters September 30, 2019

'I love you China': Beijing enlists foreign voices ahead of anniversary
Reuters, September 30, 2019

Video: ‘I can’t say I love China any more
BBC News October 1, 2019

In divided Hong Kong, pro-China groups hold muted anniversary celebrations
Reuters, September 30, 2019

Jailed Uyghur Professor Ilham Tohti honored with Vaclav Havel Human Rights Prize in absentia
Radio Free Asia, September 30, 2019

Taiwan says Hong Kong singer Denise Ho was entitled to join rally where red paint was thrown at her
South China Morning Post, September 30, 2019

Government Accountability (政府问责)

In pictures: China’s National Day features pomp and artillery
The New York Times, October 1, 2019

In China’s 70th anniversary grand prisoner ‘pardon’, read the small print and do the maths
Hong Kong Free Press, October 1, 2019

China showcases fearsome new missiles to counter U.S. at military parade
Reuters, October 1, 2019

Mao Zedong proclaims the establishment of the People's Republic of China - archive, 1949
The Guardian, October 1, 2019

Related:
China anniversary: How the Communist Party runs the country
BBC News, September 30, 2019

A dozen hand-picked foreigners join China's parade of soldiers and tanks
Reuters, October 1, 2019 2019

Taiwan condemns China's 'dictatorship' on 70th anniversary of communist rule
Reuters, October 1, 2019

China plays ‘fight the landlord’ to tame Hong Kong
The New York Times, September 30, 2019

Xi extols China’s ‘red’ heritage in a land haunted by famine under Mao
The New York Times, September 30, 2019

Official events marking China’s National Day severely restrict daily lives of Tibetans in Lhasa
Radio Free Asia, September 30, 2019

San Francisco tour guide charged with carrying U.S. secrets to China
Reuters, September 30, 2019

ICTs and Human Rights (信息技术与人权)

Could China’s strict cyber controls gain international acceptance?
South China Morning Post, September 30, 2019

Hong Kong (香港)

EU and Britain urge restraint and de-escalation after Hong Kong police officer shoots protester during National Day clashes
South China Morning Post, October 2, 2019

Taiwan stands firm against ‘one country, two systems’ as Xi Jinping renews calls for unification
South China Morning Post, October 1, 2019

Parades and protests on China’s 70th anniversary
The New York Times, October 1, 2019

Related:
Hong Kong police shoot a protester, 18, with a live bullet for the first time
The New York Times, October 1, 2019

【睇片】警荃灣半呎距離開實彈槍　中五生危殆　左邊胸口中彈 (High school student in critical condition after being shot in left chest by police)
Standnews, October 1, 2019

National Day key takeaways: President Xi’s pledge on Hong Kong stability, early protests in the city quelled and MTR stations and malls close
South China Morning Post,October 1, 2019 2019

Hong Kong protesters and police exchange blows in China National Day clashes – video
The Guardian, October 1, 2019

Why are Hong Kong protesters urging one another to tuck in their shirts, roll up their trousers and schedule messages ahead of National Day
South China Morning Post, September 30, 2019

More arrests over July 1 storming of Hong Kong legislature ahead of China National Day
Hong Kong Free Press, October 1, 2019

Sacked Hong Kong Cathay staff decry ‘Cultural Revolution’ purge
Hong Kong Free Press, October 1, 2019

Hong Kong police officers get red-carpet treatment on National Day visit to Beijing
South China Morning Post, September 30, 2019

Indonesian journalist shot in the face will request Hong Kong Police to launch criminal probe into incident
South China Morning Post, September 30, 2019

Property tycoons Li Ka-shing and Peter Woo decline invitations to attend National Day celebrations in Beijing
South China Morning Post, September 30, 2019

Hong Kong police fire water cannon, tear gas as protests spread
Reuters, September 30, 2019

Commentary (评论)

As China celebrates 70 years, its rhetoric on ‘dignity and rights’ drifts even further from reality
Hong Kong Free Press, October 1, 2019

Among China’s masses: a personal reflection on celebrations at Tiananmen on October 1, 1999
South China Morning Post, October 1, 2019

China at 70 must take on its greatest challenge yet – political reform and opening up
South China Morning Post, October 1, 2019

Why China at 70 needs to listen to the voices of those it silenced
South China Morning Post, September 30, 2019

Is defeat inevitable for Hong Kong’s pro-democracy movement?
The Guardian, September 30, 2019

Xinjiang (新疆)

Uighurs fleeing persecution in China risk losing family back home
Agence France-Presse, September 28, 2019

China’s might prevents Muslim nations from criticizing it, Mahathir says
Radio Free Asia, September 27, 2019

China on the offensive about Xinjiang – raises issue at U.N.
SupChina, September 25, 2019

Access to Justice (司法公正)

Wendell Brown home after three years in Chinese prison
SupChina, September 29, 2019

Calls for torture investigation after death of activist
China Digital Times, September 27, 2019

Yang Hengjun: detained blogger is being shackled in chains and interrogated
The Guardian, September 27, 2019

Access to Information (信息公开)

Hong Kong is winning the global public-opinion war with Beijing
The Atlantic, September 29, 2019

China stirs up patriotism by sending tourists to Mao’s old haunts
Bloomberg, September 29, 2019

US’ revised Hong Kong democracy bill targets Chinese state media over ‘harassment’ of protesters
South China Morning Post, September 28, 2019

Citizen Participation (公民参与)

Anti-authoritarianism rallies to be held in 40 cities globally in support of Hong Kong protest movement
Hong Kong Free Press, September 29, 2019

Related:
【不斷更新】港網民發起全球反中共極權遊行　24 國 65 城市響應 (65 cities in 24 countries join global “anti-totalitarianism” march in support of Hong Kong)
Stand News, September 29, 2019

Singer attacked with paint at pro-Hong Kong democracy rally in Taiwan
Reuters, September 29, 2019

Press freedom watchdog dismisses China’s ‘70 Years of Progress on Human Rights’ as ‘smokescreen’
Global Voices, September 29, 2019

Related:
For its 70th anniversary, the Chinese regime disguises as a champion of human rights
Reporters Without Borders, September 26, 2019

【習權統治】中國學聯涉干涉言論自由 遭加拿大大學取消 (McMaster University student union disqualifies Chinese student organization for interfering with freedom of speech; Chinese consulate expresses “regret”)
Apple Daily, September 28, 2019

YouTube pulls down video spoof of protest anthem ‘Glory to Hong Kong’ over copyright infringement accusations
South China Morning Post, September 28, 2019

China: citizen-journalist serving life imprisonment nominated for top human rights award
Reporters Without Borders, September 27, 2019

Government Accountability (政府问责)

坦克、导弹、没有鸽子：中国迎接国庆70周年
Tanks, missiles and no pigeons: China to celebrate 70th birthday of the People’s Republic
The New York Times, September 30, 2019

Related:
Chinese national day a clash of grand narratives
Financial Times, September 30, 2019

Chinese leaders can’t control the weather for their big 70-year bash. But they’re still trying.
Washington Post, September 27, 2019

China’s government, turning 70, tells its story at the UN
Washington Post, September 27, 2019

China women still battling tradition, 70 years after revolution
Al Jazeera, September 29, 2019

Xi presents awards to 'heroes' and 'old friends' of China
Agence France-Presse, September 29, 2019

Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong sends list of potential sanctions targets sent to US congressional body
Hong Kong Free Press, September 28, 2019

Pressure on “unruly” Catholics rises amid Hong Kong protests
Bitter Winter, September 28, 2019

Rights official voices concerns over housing construction ‘for Chinese’ in Cambodian SEZ
Radio Free Asia, September 27, 2019

ICTs and Human Rights (信息技术与人权)

Headlines from China: Is Chinese social media becoming a better place for YouTubers to thrive?
China Film Insider, September 27, 2019

Hong Kong (香港)

Labour Party member’s hands broken in attack
Radio Television Hong Kong, September 29, 2019

Related:
‘My guard was down’: Hong Kong pro-independence leader Andy Chan attacked in street by masked men
Hong Kong Free Press, September 27, 2019

【睇片】5 口罩男毁炮台山連儂牆　水喉通追打市民　警指一人傷暫未拘人 (Masked men tear down Lennon Wall at Fortress Hill, beat residents with PVC pipes; no arrests made)
Stand News, September 29, 2019

【逃犯條例】瑪麗醫院一醫生金鐘被捕　醫管局：未掌握資料不評論 (Public hospital doctor arrested while giving medical attention at protest frontline, Hospital Authority declines to comment)
Ming Pao, September 29, 2019

Related:
Indonesian journalist demands answers after she was shot in the face with non-lethal round by Hong Kong police officer
South China Morning Post, September 30, 2019

【逃犯條例】社總會長：許麗明被捕6小時才能見律師　未知會否被起訴 (Social worker arrested at frontline, denied access to lawyer for 6 hours)
Ming Pao, September 30, 2019

【逆權運動】疑似唐氏患者遭速龍警制服 嚇至跪地求饒 社工欲協助被阻 (Passer-by with downs syndrome subdued by riot police, denied help from social worker)
Apple Daily, September 30, 2019

Hong Kong protesters march against 'totalitarianism'
Deutsche Welle, September 29, 2019

Related:
In pictures: Water cannon, tear gas and Molotovs as police and protesters clash in high-speed Hong Kong Island chase
Hong Kong Free Press, September 29, 2019

【929 衝突】醫管局：48 受傷　1 人嚴重　印尼女記者東區醫院眼科病房留醫 (48 injured, 1 in serious condition after protests on Sept. 29)
Stand News, September 30, 2019

‘We are back’: Hong Kong protesters recreate pro-democracy ‘Lennon Wall’ on 5th anniversary of Umbrella Movement
Hong Kong Free Press, September 28, 2019

Related:
'Hong Kong can't go back to normal': protesters keep Umbrella spirit alive
The Guardian, September 28, 2019

Police round up protesters on Hong Kong Island after rally, as fight breaks out at pro-democracy message board
Hong Kong Free Press, September 29, 2019

‘If we lose, Hong Kong will become Xinjiang’: The Umbrella Movement generation, five years on
Agence France-Presse, September 27, 2019

Thousands rally to support Hong Kong protesters who allege police torture at controversial detention near China border
Hong Kong Free Press, September 28, 2019

Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam sought Xi Jinping’s approval to formally withdraw extradition bill that triggered anti-government protests
South China Morning Post, September 28, 2019

Hong Kong protests: plan mulled to partially cancel district council elections if polling stations targeted, as Joshua Wong announces candidacy
South China Morning Post, September 28, 2019

Academic Dan Garrett banned from Hong Kong after testifying on city’s rights situation in US
Hong Kong Free Press, September 28, 2019

Commentary (评论)

Why claims that Hong Kong protesters support escalating violence could be wrong… and dangerous
Hong Kong Free Press, September 30, 2019

PRC Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson should read human rights treaties China has ratified
Jerome A. Cohen, September 30, 2019

Beijing’s latest, desperate propaganda turn to solve the ‘Hong Kong problem’
Hong Kong Free Press, September 29, 2019

A birthday letter to the People’s Republic
ChinaFile, September 28, 2019

Soothing the anniversary blues, 5 years on: Hong Kong’s Umbrella movement was a lesson in civic engagement
Hong Kong Free Press, September 28, 2019

My World is in Your Blind Spot, a review: Artist Tenzing Rigdol’s series of burning Buddha paintings is a cry against private censorship and public indifference
Tricycle, September 27, 2019

Xinjiang (新疆)

新疆再教育营入地二十米深 囚室内设六个铁笼 人如鸟兽 (Released Kazakhs recount details of Xinjiang’s camps: Cages, unidentified “vaccines,” facility built deep underground)
Radio Free Asia, September 26, 2019

新疆人权危机后，下一个轮到回族了？(Hui Muslims worry they are next in line for Xinjiang-style human rights crisis)
Voice of America, September 27, 2019

Related:
‘Afraid we will become the next Xinjiang’: China's Hui Muslims face crackdown
NPR, September 26, 2019

Access to Justice (司法公正)

因调查反习公民猝死看守所 中国维权律师谢阳被特警控制 (Rights lawyer Xie Yang detained for investigating death of dissident Wang Meiyu)
Voice of America, September 26, 2019

Related:
China: Order independent investigation into death in detention of Hunan activist
Chinese Human Rights Defenders, September 26, 2019

Police in China’s Guangxi order local residents to report for DNA sampling
Radio Free Asia, September 26, 2019

Taiwanese man gets suspended jail term over radio broadcasts into China
Radio Free Asia, September 26, 2019

Access to Information (信息公开)

Confucius Institutes and the corporate sector: An emerging avenue for Chinese Communist Party foreign influence?
Jamestown China Brief, September 26, 2019

The United Front Work Department assumes a diplomatic role
Jamestown China Brief, September 26, 2019

Citizen Participation (公民参与)

Students clash on university campuses in Taiwan over Hong Kong protests
South China Morning Post, September 26, 2019

Related:
台灣發生大陸學生與支持反修例港生衝突　蔡英文表關注 (Taiwan president Tsai Ing-wen condemns violence over Lennon Wall conflicts)
Radio Television Hong Kong, September 26, 2019

After Uygur row, Chinese student group loses status at Canadian college
Inkstone, September 26, 2019

Pop star Faye Wong takes flack from all sides after singing a red song
Inkstone, September 26, 2019

As China forges ecological future, Tibetans relinquish nomadic past
Reuters, September 26, 2019

Government Accountability (政府问责)

國務院扶貧辦：明年歷史性解決絕對貧困問題 (State Council poverty alleviation office announces 95% of poverty population will be lifted by end of 2019)
Radio Television Hong Kong, September 27, 2019

Japan promotes China as bigger threat than nuclear-armed North Korea
Reuters, September 27, 2019

Tibetans forced to show ‘loyalty’ in run-up to China’s National Day
Radio Free Asia, September 26, 2019

Related:
No drones, drinking or dissent: China lays down law ahead of 70th anniversary
The Guardian, September 26, 2019

China issues position paper on China and the UN
Xinhua, September 26, 2019

Xi Signals a New Round of “Struggle” Against Foes in the Party
Jamestown China Brief, September 26, 2019

The Belt and Road Initiative adds more partners, but Beijing has fewer dollars to spend
Jamestown China Brief, September 26, 2019

Letter from Uganda: 5,000 miles from China, and yet not far at all
Christian Science Monitor, September 26, 2019

ICTs and Human Rights (信息技术与人权)

Ant Financial, Tencent pull back from credit scoring business
Caixin, September 26, 2019

Short video platform Kuaishou widens its influencer crackdown
Tech Node, September 26, 2019

TikTok's local moderation guidelines ban pro-LGBT content
The Guardian, September 26, 2019

China’s ByteDance in talks to sell its overseas news app
The Information, September 25, 2019

What is WeChat? The super-app you can’t live without in China
SupChina, September 26, 2019

Hong Kong (香港)

社福界由築一公里人鏈　傳「良心」到警總　促警正視尊重社工人道工作 (Social welfare workers form human chain to police headquarters urging respect for humanitarian work)
Stand News, September 27, 2019

British Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab calls on China to live up to Hong Kong obligations, but stops short of granting right of abode to BN(O) passport holders
South China Morning Post, September 27, 2019

林鄭首次落區 市民伊館「贈慶」促回應五大訴求 (“Five demands, not one less”: Protests last until midnight outside community dialogue venue),br> Inmediahk.net, September 26, 2019

Related:
Hong Kong leader’s ‘listening mode’ isn’t enough: Carrie Lam’s community dialogue session no substitute for accountability, change
Human Rights Watch, September 26, 2019

Carrie Lam comes face to face with angry Hong Kong residents at town hall
The New York Times, September 26, 2019

Hong Kong police give go-ahead for rally marking fifth anniversary of start of Occupy movement
South China Morning Post, September 26, 2019

US bill to punish Hong Kong officials strengthened as it passes in congressional committees, says student lobbying leader
Hong Kong Free Press, September 26, 2019

Related:
Beijing vows to retaliate after US’ Hong Kong human rights bill is approved by congressional committees
South China Morning Post, September 26, 2019

Hong Kong police make arrests at Sha Tin MTR station after brief skirmish
Hong Kong Free Press, September 26, 2019

Video shows Hong Kong democrat Roy Kwong being repeatedly punched and kicked by assailants in Tin Shui Wai
Hong Kong Free Press, September 26, 2019

BNP Paribas lawyer leaves bank after supporting HK protests; Jason Ng’s comments on social media provoked furious response from China
Financial Times, September 26, 2019

How Hong Kong protesters are defending their use of Nazi imagery
Quartz, September 26, 2019