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, June 02, 2020

Access to Information (公众知情权)

China delayed releasing coronavirus info, frustrating WHO
Associated Press, June 2, 2020

《北京中医药条例》草案:诋毁、污蔑中医药将依法追责 (Draft "Beijing Chinese Medicine Regulations": Defamation of Chinese medicine will be punishable by law)
Radio France Internationale, June 2, 2020

Government Accountability (政府问责)

六四前夕 天安门母亲发公开信吁勿遗忘 (On eve of June Fourth, Tiananmen Mothers issue statement to urge remembrance)
Radio Free Asia, June 1, 2020

Related:
Statement by the Tiananmen Mothers: Tell the Truth, Refuse to Forget, Lies Written in Ink Cannot Conceal the Facts Written in Blood
天安门母亲群体声明:说出真相,拒绝遗忘!墨写的谎言掩盖不了血写的事实!——“六四”惨案三十一周年祭
Human Rights in China, June 1, 2020

Hong Kong (香港)

US may open doors to Hongkongers in response to China’s push for national security law, Mike Pompeo says
South China Morning Post, June 2, 2020

Hong Kong democracy group files complaint to U.N. over alleged abuse
Reuters, June 2, 2020

Related:
Torture in PIk Uk Correctional Institution: how correctional staff imposed a regime of brutal terror on arrested protesters
Google Documents, June 2, 2020

'I can't be silent': Hong Kong people aim to mark Tiananmen despite ban
Reuters, June 2, 2020

In full: UK urges China to ‘step back from the brink’ over Hong Kong security law
Agence France-Presse, June 2, 2020

「結束一黨專政」成絕唱?03年立法言論容許、武力觸法 (Will chanting "End one-party rule"—allowed under 2003 formulation of the national security law—be permitted under new national security?)
CitizenNews, June 2, 2020

國安法壓港零諮詢 李家超拒答訪京會否反映民調六成港人反對 稱人大網頁公開收意見 (China to impose National Security Law for Hong Kong without public consultation; John Lee dodges question if he will tell Beijing a survey showing 60% opposition among Hong Kong people; suggests people leave their opinions on NPC's website)
The Stand News, June 2, 2020

‘Facing the Darkest Hour’: Hong Kong’s Protest Movement in Crisis
“最黑暗的时刻”:危机中的香港抗议运动

The New York Times, June 2, 2020

Monday, June 01, 2020

Government Accountability (政府问责)

六四事件31周年 天安门母亲将无法集体祭拜 (Tiananmen mothers are prevented from commemorating victims on 31st anniversary of June Fourth)
Voice of America, June 1, 2020

Hong Kong (香港)

Hong Kong police ban Tiananmen memorial vigil, citing Covid-19
The Guardian, June 1, 2020

Five Hong Kong university heads cite ‘stability’ in supporting new security law, while underscoring city’s long-standing rights
South China Morning Post, June 1, 2020

Hong Kong’s justice department will make all decisions to prosecute suspects under new national security law: minister
South China Morning Post, June 1, 2020

Censorship concerns as Hong Kong Companies Registry grills startup over political stance
Hong Kong Free Press, June 1, 2020

警方拒公開《警察通例》所有章節標題 申訴專員歷時9個月調查 裁定眾新聞投訴成立 (Office of the Ombudsman: Hong Kong Police should disclose full content of Police General Orders per CitizenNews' request)
CitizenNews, June 1, 2020

特區政府反駁美國政府的聲明及言論:對持續污名化和妖魔化中國深切遺憾 (HKSAR gov’t on U.S. statements and remarks on Hong Kong: “Deeply regret the continuous stigmatization and demonization of our country”)
inmediahk.net, May 30, 2020

In Hong Kong, China Threatens Businesses and Workers
中国向香港商界施压,雇员被迫选边站

The New York Times, June 1, 2020

In Hong Kong, Anxiety and Defiance Over Trump’s Move to Cut Ties
特朗普取消香港特殊待遇在港引发多重反应

The New York Times, June 1, 2020

支聯會呼籲六四晚會遍地開花 李卓人:當晚任何地方燃點悼念燭光 (Hong Kong Alliance calls for city-wide June Fourth vigil; “light a candle wherever you are on the night of June 4,” says chairperson Lee Cheuk-yan)
The Stand News, May 31, 2020

Seven former foreign secretaries urge UK to take lead on Hong Kong
The Guardian, May 31, 2020

人大常委會工作報告:加快推進「港區國安法」立法 (Working report of NPC Standing Committee: Accelerate drafting and passage of National Security Law for Hong Kong)
Radio Television Hong Kong, May 31, 2020

聯合國安理會非正式討論香港議題 中國代表批英美:管好自己的事 (UN Security Council held informal discussion of Hong Kong issues; China representative told U.S. and U.K. to "mind your own business")
Ming Pao, May 30, 2020

Commentary (评论)

Surviving Prison in China with Poetry
The American Interest, May 31, 2020

Friday, May 29, 2020

Hong Kong (香港)

China slams ‘senseless’ US move at UN over Hong Kong
Agence France-Presse, May 29, 2020

法新社:聯合國安理會擬閉門討論港區國安法 (RFI: UN Security Council to discuss National Security Law for Hong Kong in closed meeting)
Ming Pao, May 29, 2020

歐盟質疑港區國安法違中英聯合聲明及基本法 明言無意制裁中國 (EU raises concerns over National Security Law’s violation of the Joint Declaration and Basic Law; does not plan sanctions against China)
Ming Pao, May 29, 2020

【國安法壓港】德國外長發聲明 指德國歐盟一致認為 高度自治不可削弱 (German foreign minister on National Security Law for Hong Kong: Germany and EU unanimously agree China should not weaken the high-degree of autonomy status in Hong Kong)
The Stand News, May 29, 2020

【國安法壓港】彭定康發起國際聯署斥違《中英聯合聲明》 36 國 逾 700 名政要簽署 (More than 700 parliamentarians from 36 countries have signed the petition led by Chris Patten condemning China for violating the 1984 Joint Declaration)
The Stand News, May 29, 2020

台湾将启动“香港人道援助行动专案” (Taiwan to launch "Hong Kong Humanitarian Aid Action Project")
Financial Times, May 28, 2020

China threatens 'countermeasures' against UK over Hong Kong crisis
The Guardian, May 29, 2020

中聯辦:堅決反對美國粗暴干預香港事務造謠污蔑 (Liaison Office: Strongly oppose U.S. interference in Hong Kong affairs, rumor mongering and slandering)
Radio Television Hong Kong, May 29, 2020

Hong Kong protests: nearly 100 children among 396 arrested over national anthem and security law demonstrations
South China Morning Post, May 29, 2020

Hong Kong media tycoon vows to stay and 'fight' China, backs U.S. pressure
Reuters, May 29, 2020

中國公安部:全力指導支持港警止暴制亂、恢復秩序 (Ministry of Public Security: Will provide full support and guidance to Hong Kong Police to stop violence and restore order)
The Stand News, May 29, 2020

澳洲学生支持香港民运 被勒令停学 (University of Queensland suspends student for supporting Hong Kong democracy movement)
Deutsche Welle, May 29, 2020

Commentary (评论)

Do My Tweets Really Threaten China’s National Security?
The New York Times, May 29, 2020

Thursday, May 28, 2020

Xinjiang (新疆)

U.S. bill to pressure China over Uighur rights goes to Trump for decision
Reuters, May 28, 2020

Hong Kong (香港)

What to expect now US deems Hong Kong no longer autonomous
South China Morning Post, May 28, 2020

【打壓港台】政府再干預!商經局設專責小組「整頓」港台運作 涵蓋行政財政人事 (Government forms special task force to review RTHK's operations)
Apple Daily, May 28, 2020

港版國安法|詳解人大通過草案後安排 何時在港實施?如何立法? (Explainer on National Security Law next steps: Passage and implementation)
HK01, May 28, 2020

四國際法律組織憂港版國安法侵人權 促人大撤回草案 (4 international law organizations urge NPC to withdraw National Security Law for Hong Kong over human rights concerns)
CitizenNews, May 28, 2020

中國人大通過港版《國安法》,陸委會提「香港人道救援方案」預計1週內完成 (In response to the National Security Law for Hong Kong, Mainland Affairs Council to finish drafting the Hong Kong Humanitarian Rescue proposal next week)
The News Lens, May 28 ,2020

【國安法壓港】首間大學表態 樹仁:盼港府如實反映港人「不同意見」 制訂過程保障法治自由 (Shue Yan is first university in Hong Kong to urge SAR government to listen to the diverse opinions from Hong Kongers, protect rule of law during legislative process)
The Stand News, May 28, 2020

支聯會就六四晚會晤警方 李卓人:警無誠意協調 拒回應能否舉行 (Hong Kong Alliance meets police on June Fourth vigil; Lee Cheuk-Yan: Police decline to coordinate or say if vigil is allowed)
The Stand News, May 28, 2020

【國安法壓港】民間記者會:近 99% 人反對立法 七成半人指不影響抗爭決心 (Citizens' Press Conference: Nearly 99% oppose National Security Law, 75% say it has no effect on their resolve to continue the struggle)
The Stand News, May 28, 2020

【國安法壓港】英美澳加聯合聲明 促北京履行《中英聯合聲明》義務 (In joint statement on National Security Law for Hong Kong, US, UK, Canada, Australia urge Beijing to fulfill Joint Declaration obligations)
The Stand News, May 28, 2020

立法會二讀通過國歌法草案 (Draft National Anthem Bill passes the second reading at LegCo)
The Stand News, May 28, 2020

Pompeo Says Hong Kong No Longer Has Autonomy Under China
美国务院认定香港不再拥有高度自治

The New York Times, May 28, 2020

Commentary (评论)

China Approves Plan to Rein in Hong Kong, Defying Worldwide Outcry
中国人大通过新国家安全立法,香港或面临更多镇压

The New York Times, May 28, 2020

Wednesday, May 27, 2020

Access to Information (公众知情权)

英国通讯管理局裁定:中共大外宣CGTN数个节目不公正 考虑制裁 (British communications authority Ofcom considers sanction against Chinese state TV CGTN for biased contents)
Voice of America, May 27, 2020

Government Accountability (政府问责)

冠状病毒:武汉疫情警报是怎样被捂死的 (COVID-19: How the warning of Wuhan epidemic was muzzled)
Radio France Internationale, May 27, 2020

ICTs and Human Rights (信息技术与人权)

China’s Virus Apps May Outlast the Outbreak, Stirring Privacy Fears
中国多地欲将健康码常态化,引发隐私担忧

The New York Times, May 27, 2020

Hong Kong (香港)

Hong Kong crisis: riot police flood city as China protests grow
The Guardian, May 27, 2020

U.S. Officially Declares That Hong Kong Is No Longer Autonomous
The Wall Street Journal, May 27, 2020

Related:
PRC National People’s Congress Proposal on Hong Kong National Security Legislation
U.S. Department of State, May 27, 2020

China expands scope of Hong Kong security legislation: Reports
Channel News Asia, May 27, 2020

國安法擬加字眼 規管行為「和活動」 有人代稱「加辣」 法政匯思:行為屬個人活動屬集體 (Draft National Security Law for Hong Kong broadens definition of punishable acts to include “activities”; Progressive Lawyers Group sees organizations as additional targets”)
Ming Pao, May 27, 2020

China’s Military Vows to Defend the Country’s Interests in Hong Kong
驻港部队司令强势表态,“坚决拥护”新国安法

The New York Times, May 27, 2020

記協:中環今再發生多宗警方刻意阻礙記者採訪拍攝事件 (Hong Kong Journalists Association: Police deliberately obstructed journalists' normal activities in Central today)
Radio Television Hong Kong, May 27, 2020

六四遊行上訴遭駁回 警代表律師:難確保參加者不違反防疫要求 (Appeal for June Fourth march is rejected; police lawyer: it's difficult to enforce disease prevention rules)
inmediahk.net, May 27, 2020

許樹昌:6月4日前沒有本地個案可取消限聚令 (David SC. Hui, disease prevention advisor to government: Gathering ban can be lifted if no new local cases by June 4)
HK01, May 27, 2020

Commentary (评论)

陳文敏:人大決定草案不符合基本法的五個理由 (Johannes Chan: Five reasons why the NPC draft decision does not comply with the Basic Law)
The Initium, May 27, 2020

Tuesday, May 26, 2020

Xinjiang (新疆)

“模范维族公民”陷15年牢狱 律师姐替失联弟喊冤 (Sister cries out against injustice done to "Model Uyghur citizen" now serving 15-year prison term,)
Deutsche Welle, May 26, 2020

Access to Information (公众知情权)

国家网信办启动2020“清朗”专项行动,为期8个月 (Cyberspace Administration of China launches 8-month-long action campaign to promote a “clean and bright” online environment)
People's Daily, May 22, 2020

Hong Kong (香港)

大律師公會就「港版國安法」聲明 (Hong Kong Bar Association statement on National Security Law for Hong Kong)
inmediahk.net, May 25, 2020

Related:
Statement of the Hong Kong Bar Association on Proposal of National People's Congress to Enact National Security Law in Hong Kong
Hong Kong Bar Association, May 25, 2050

Onslaught of “Rule of Law” with Chinese Characteristics on Hong Kong
Human Rights in China, May 23, 2020

'I won’t allow this to be the end of Hong Kong': campaigner on his long fight for democracy
The Guardian, May 24, 2020

香港藝術文化工作者就「港版國安法」的聯署聲明 (Joint statement from Hong Kong arts and cultural workers on Hong Kong National Security Law)
inmediahk.net, May 25, 2020

「港版國安法」人大表決前夕 香港市民遊行反對 港警催淚彈、水炮車驅趕 (Large protests in Hong Kong before National People's Congress votes on National Security Law for Hong Kong; police fire tears gas, water cannon at protesters)
The Initium, May 24, 2020

Hong Kong protests: mass action planned for Wednesday as city braces for anthem bill debate at Legco
South China Morning Post, May 26, 2020

【不斷更新】網民發動明包圍立法會 多間黃店響應罷市 (Continuous updates: Netizens call for surrounding LegCo on May 27, many Yellow Shops to go on strike in support)
The Stand News, May 26, 2020

China's Hong Kong law set to bar foreign judges from national security cases: sources
Reuters, May 26, 2020

China Plans to Send Teachers to Hong Kong to Give Guidance, Instruction in Schools
Radio Free Asia, May 26, 2020

Covid-19: Hong Kong health dep’t clarifies social distancing ‘group gatherings’ after police fine protesters
Hong Kong Free Press, May 26, 2020

China Deploys Propaganda Machine to Defend Move Against Hong Kong
中国启动宣传机器为新国安法辩护

The New York Times, May 25, 2020

香港特首称国安立法的宪制和法律基础稳固 中央决心坚定势在必行 (Chief Executive: National Security Law is constitutional with a firm legal foundation, the Central Government is determined and the situation requires it)
Reuters, May 25, 2020

【港版國安法說明全文】王晨:修例風波煽動反中反共 23條立法實際很困難 任何外國干預措施將採一切反制 (Full text of Wang Chen's explanation of National Security Law for Hong Kong: Anti-extradition protests are anti-China and anti-CPC; Article 23 legislation is stalled; countermeasures will be taken against any and all foreign interference)
CitizenNews, May 22, 2020

Commentary (评论)

‘I Am Just Hong Kong’: A City’s Fate in China’s Hands
在中国手中,香港未来何去何从?

The New York Times, May 26, 2020

What Happens to Hong Kong Now?
新国安法对香港来说意味着什么?

The New York Times, May 22, 2020