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.

Wednesday, May 16, 2012

Human Rights Defenders

Lawyers Try to See China Activist's Jailed Nephew
The Associated Press, May 16, 2012
http://news.yahoo.com/lawyers-try-see-china-activists-jailed-nephew-071817108.html

陈光诚“或许一周内获得护照” (Chen Guangcheng May Get Passport within a Week)
British Broadcasting Corporation, May 16, 2012
http://www.bbc.co.uk/zhongwen/simp/chinese_news/2012/05/120516_chen_passport.shtml

Labor

Mother Commits Suicide 'over Compensation Fears'
China Daily, May 15, 2012
http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/china/2012-05/15/content_15300850.htm

Related:
环卫工伤情不重 妻子服毒投河亡
Southern Metropolis Daily, May 14, 2012
http://gcontent.oeeee.com/7/9e/79eab231718f0032/Blog/78c/ed7f8b.html

一汽云南被曝3000员工停工 要求将高管就地免职 (3K Strike at Yunnan Car Factory, Calling for Exec's Removal)
Beijing Times, May 16, 2012
http://news.163.com/12/0516/13/81KNAHUN0001124J.html

Politics

High-profile Ouster in China Points to Battle between Reformists, Hard-liners
The Globe and Mail, May 15, 2012
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/world/ouster-of-chinas-security-chief-points-to-battle-between-reformists-hardliners/article2432206/

Society

文化部部长蔡武谈文化部“十二五”文化改革发展规划 (Minister of Culture Discusses further Cultural Reform under 12th Five-Year Plan)
Xinhua News Agency, May 15, 2012
http://news.xinhuanet.com/politics/2012-05/15/c_111958344.htm

Protests and Petitions

上访女在北京久敬庄接济服务中心遭看守性侵 (Anhui Petitioner Sexually Assaulted in Beijing Black Jail)
Southern Metropolis Daily, May 16, 2012
http://gcontent.oeeee.com/f/fe/ffeed84c7cb1ae7b/Blog/505/a4ce59.html

Tibet

China TV Blames Dalai Lama for Tibet Immolations
The Associated Press, May 16, 2012
http://news.yahoo.com/china-tv-blames-dalai-lama-tibet-immolations-074959483.html

Tuesday, May 15, 2012

Bilateral Ties

“世维会”在日本召开所谓“四大”有关人员参拜靖国神社 中方强烈不满日方允许“世维会”在日从事反华活动 (China Extremely Dissatisfied That Japan Allows World Uyghur Congress to Engage in "Anti-China" Activities)
The Beijing Times, May 15, 2012
http://epaper.jinghua.cn/html/2012-05/15/content_789306.htm

Related:
外交部发言人洪磊就“世维会”在日本召开所谓“四大”事答记者问 (MFA Spokesperson Responds to Questions on World Uyghur Congress Meeting in Japan)
Ministry of Foreign Affairs, May 14, 2012
http://www.mfa.gov.cn/chn/gxh/tyb/fyrbt/t931617.htm

Civil Society

Civil Society Public Participation Would Guard Use of Donations
China Daily, May 14, 2012
http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/china/2012-05/14/content_15290529.htm

Human Rights Defenders

陳光誠﹕侄遭棍毆流血3小時 (Chen Reports Nephew Beaten Bloody)
Ming Pao, May 15, 2012
http://news.mingpao.com/20120515/cab1.htm

Labor

河南商丘一人大代表为农民工讨薪被警方上网通缉 (Henan Congressional Rep Who Fought to Get Back Pay for Migrant Workers Listed as Wanted by Police Online)
Voice of China, May 15, 2012
http://news.xinhuanet.com/legal/2012-05/15/c_123130201.htm

Law

China’s Obsession with Stability Can Come at the Cost of Laws
The New York Times, May 15, 2012
http://www.nytimes.com/2012/05/15/world/asia/china-obsession-with-stability-can-come-at-the-cost-of-laws.html

Court Allows Usernames to Be Sued
China Daily, May 15, 2012
http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/china/2012-05/15/content_15290975.htm

Related:
江西5法院试点成立网事审判庭 QQ名可作被告 (QQ Names Can Be Sued in Provisional Project in 5 Jiangxi Courts)
Xinhua News Agency, April 9, 2012
http://news.xinhuanet.com/legal/2012-04/09/c_122951066.htm

Media

China Daily to Publish African Edition as Beijing Strengthens Voice Abroad
The Guardian, May 14, 2012
http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2012/may/14/china-daily-newspaper-launches-african-edition

Protests and Petitions

贵阳诊所医死病人警察抢尸 逾千人与警冲突消息被封锁 (Clash between Police and Civilians following Death in Guiyang Clinic)
Radio Free Asia, May 14, 2012
http://www.rfa.org/mandarin/yataibaodao/ql1-05142012092247.html

Monday, May 14, 2012

Disasters

川震四周年遇难童家长被监控 都江堰难属与城管发生冲突 (Clash between Quake Victims' Families and Urban Management Officers and Families Put under Watch during 4th Anniversary of Sichuan Earthquake)
Radio Free Asia, May 13, 2012
http://www.rfa.org/mandarin/yataibaodao/ql-05132012115617.html

Ethnic Minorities

Ruining an Ethnic Identity in the Name of Progress
South China Morning Post, May 13, 2012
http://www.scmp.com/portal/site/SCMP/menuitem.2af62ecb329d3d7733492d9253a0a0a0/?vgnextoid=2d75cfdc62147310VgnVCM100000360a0a0aRCRD

Hong Kong

Hong Kong Democrats Fight for Re-Election Right
Voice of America, May 11, 2012
http://www.voanews.com/content/hong-kong-legislature/566202.html

Human Rights Defenders

陈光诚:申请出国至今未有进展 (No Progress on Chen Guangcheng's Application to Leave PRC)
British Broadcasting Corporation, May 13, 2012
http://www.bbc.co.uk/zhongwen/simp/chinese_news/2012/05/120513_chen_guangcheng.shtml

民運人士結婚遭打壓 (Activist Qin Yongmin Harassed on Wedding, 6 Detained for Questioning)
Ming Pao, May 14, 2012
http://news.mingpao.com/20120514/cad1.htm

North Korea

North Korean Women Sold into 'Slavery' in China
The Christian Science Monitor, May 11, 2012
http://www.csmonitor.com/World/Asia-Pacific/2012/0511/North-Korean-women-sold-into-slavery-in-China

Politics

Bo Ally Gives Up China Security Roles
Financial Times, May 13, 2012
http://www.ft.com/intl/cms/s/0/929411e8-9ce6-11e1-aa39-00144feabdc0.html

XUAR

Hundreds of Uighurs Lobby China for Independence
The Telegraph, May 14, 2012
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/asia/china/9263756/Hundreds-of-Uighurs-lobby-China-for-independence.html

Search for a Missing Son
Radio Free Asia, May 11, 2012
http://www.rfa.org/english/news/uyghur/search-05112012123934.html