法律人如何做公益？全国首份公益法律服务指南出炉 (Guide to public interest legal services in China jointly published by Shanghai Law Society, Shanghai Jiaotong University Law School, Legal Vision media outlet)
The Paper, March 17, 2019
Wednesday, March 20, 2019
Access to Justice (司法公正)
Xinjiang (新疆)
China defends Xinjiang camps amid pleas for global action
China Digital Times, March 19, 2019
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权利活动人士谴责中国的新疆白皮书
Rights activists denounce China's Xinjiang white paper
Voice of America, March 19, 2019
Uyghur detainees from Xinjiang “placed in nearly every prison” in Shandong Province
Radio Free Asia, March 19, 2019
When China convinced the U.S. that Uyghurs were waging jihad
The Atlantic, March 19, 2019
Access to Information (信息公开)
正在消失的语言：中国南部的客家话
Decline of Hakka in southern China shows bigger problems ahead
Voice of America, March 20, 2019
Citizen Participation (公民参与)
【圖輯】認識李明哲事件：活該違反中國法律？家屬高調不怕有反效果？ (FAQs on Lee Ming-checase)
The News Lens, March 20, 2019
Will China’s new job creation program really benefit workers?
China Labour Bulletin, March 20, 2019
China says Dalai Lama’s reincarnation “must comply with Chinese laws and regulations”
Newsweek, March 19, 2019
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China rejects Dalai Lama’s assertion that his successor could be found in India
The Hindu, March 19, 2019
Foreign NGO Law causes drop in U.S. adoptions, according to State Department
ChinaFile NGO Project, March 19, 2019
Government Accountability (政府问责)
China’s Communist Party introduces another loyalty test, but now cadres are asked to show some initiative too
South China Morning Post, March 20, 2019
Taiwan, U.S. plan new talks this year in rebuke to Beijing
Voice of America, March 19, 2019
China remains mum as Pakistan spotlights “human rights” violations in Kashmir
The Hindu, March 19, 2019
Democrats in U.S. Congress call for probe into Chinese influence around Trump
Radio Free Asia, March 19, 2019
意大利港口拥抱“一带一路”，中国将打开欧洲门户
A forgotten Italian port could become a Chinese gateway to Europe
The New York Times, March 19, 2019
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Vatican makes new overtures on eve of China's Xi Italy visit
Associated Press, March 19, 2019
U.S. mulls partial ban on Chinese trains and buses, citing cybersecurity and “Made in China 2025”
South China Morning Post, March 18, 2019
ICTs and Human Rights (信息技术与人权)
Is Huawei a security threat? Seven experts weigh in
The Verge, March 17, 2019
Hong Kong (香港)
China extradition law should be handled with extreme caution says Hong Kong trade group
Hong Kong Free Press, March 20, 2019
港大民調：市民對香港前途信心淨值跌至新低 對「一國兩制」信心挫一成 (Survey: Hong Kongers’ confidence in city’s future reaches new low since 1994)
Ming Pao, March 19, 2019
Hong Kong’s Lantau development projects to cost at least HK $624 billion, says gov’t
Hong Kong Free Press, March 19, 2019
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【明日大嶼】民主派斥政府「篤數」 造價無計已規劃幹線、利息、建築成本增長 (Democrats criticize “playing numbers” as government estimates HK $624 billion for Lantau reclamation project, leaving out interest, inflation, transport system, and other costs)
The Stand News, March 19, 2019
Activists slam Beijing’s claim that it has already implemented UN human rights suggestions in Hong Kong
Hong Kong Free Press, March 19, 2019
U.S. prosecution suggests 5 years jail, HK $3 million in fines for ex-Hong Kong official Patrick Ho guilty of bribery
Hong Kong Free Press, March 19, 2019
Commentary (评论)
【專訪】進取還是扯後腿？ 陳志全從台灣同性婚姻看香港平權運動路向 (Interview with Raymond Chan Chi-chuen: Trajectory of Hong Kong’s LGBTQ equality movement in light of Taiwan’s same-sex marriage milestone)
The Stand News, March 19, 2019
【太陽花五週年】林飛帆：進步運動者有道德包袱，這是我們跟保守派的差別 (5 years after Sunflower Movement, an interview with Lin Feifan: Progressive activists have a moral burden, this is what makes us different from conservatives)
The News Lens, March 19, 2019
假如斯大林拥有一部智能手机
If Stalin had a smartphone
The New York Times, March 19, 2019
China is trying to destroy Uyghur culture; We’re trying to save it
Washington Post, March 18, 2019
China and Saudi Arabia: The global ambitions of Mohammad bin Salman
The Diplomat, March 20, 2019
China’s extradition requests must be based in law, not on persuasion
South China Morning Post, March 19, 2019
Tuesday, March 19, 2019
Xinjiang (新疆 )
China steps up its defense of mass incarceration of Uyghurs: New report claims detention program focuses on education and training
Financial Times, March 18, 2019
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中国发布《新疆人权保障白皮书》被指颠倒黑白 (In response to China’s white paper on Xinjiang, civil society groups say it confuses right and wrong)
Radio Free Asia, March 18, 2019新疆的反恐、去极端化斗争与人权保障
White Paper: The Fight Against Terrorism and Extremism and Human Rights Protection in Xinjiang
Xinhua, March 18, 2019
#FreeSerikjan and the long shadow of Xinjiang’s camps in neighbouring Kazakhstan
Global Voices, March 18, 2019
“Practicing Islam is practically forbidden”: How Sweden granted refugee status to all Uyghurs from Xinjiang, China
Hong Kong Free Press, March 19, 2019
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Sweden now grants refugee status to all Uyghurs from Xinjiang
InBeijing, March 17, 2019
Access to Justice (司法公正)
保障刑事案件受援人获得高质量的法律援助服务,司法部有关负责人就《全国刑事法律援助服务规范》答记者问 (Ministry of Justice issues Standards for National Legal Aid Services in Criminal Cases, to ensure rights of defendants)
Ministry of Justice, March 18, 2019
Taiwanese activist at risk in Chinese prison: Two years in detention, Lee Ming-che faces ill-treatment, declining health
Human Rights Watch, March 18, 2019
Access to Information (信息公开)
Xi Jinping tells Chinese teachers to help “nurture support” for Communist Party rule
South China Morning Post, March 19, 2019
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習：培養擁護中共人才 從娃娃抓起 (Nurturing talent that upholds CPC must start with toddlers, says Xi on teaching political thought in schools)
Ming Pao, March 19, 2019习近平主持召开学校思想政治理论课教师座谈会 (Xi Jinping urges teachers of ideological and political theories at primary to university levels to “use Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era to engineer souls and educate people”)
Central People’s Government, March 18, 2019
Stop harassing Swedish media, Reporters Without Borders tells China
Hong Kong Free Press, March 19, 2019
加快推动媒体融合发展 构建全媒体传播格局 (Xi Jinping: Accelerate the development of media convergence to “intensify the united struggle of the CPC and the people to achieve a common thought foundation”)
Quishi, March 15, 2019
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Xi’s article on accelerating integrated media development to be published
Xinhua, March 15, 2019
Citizen Participation (公民参与)
Next Dalai Lama could come from India, exiled spiritual leader says as he warns that successor chosen by China won’t be trusted
Reuters, March 19, 2019
Chinese goths post selfies in protest after subway incident
BBC, March 19, 2019
Understanding and resolving the fundamental problems in China’s construction industry
China Labour Bulletin, March 18, 2019
Chinese President Xi Jinping unlikely to observe leaders’ custom and meet Pope during visit to Italy
South China Morning Post, March 18, 2019
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迫害严重 梵蒂冈称中国“不应害怕宗教” (Vatican: China should not be afraid of the Catholic church)
Radio Free Asia, March 18, 2019
Chinese entrepreneurs speak out during Two Sessions
SupChina, March 18, 2019
在韓國尋求政治庇護的這一群中國人 (The Chinese citizens seeking asylum in South Korea)
The Initium, March 17, 2019
Government Accountability (政府问责)
Shutting the gates of academia: American universities cut ties to Huawei and Confucius Institute
South China Morning Post, March 19, 2019
两岸关系紧绷台湾驻港代表驻澳组长都被「卡」无法赴任 (As tensions rise, Taiwan’s incoming top representatives to Macau, Hong Kong unable to obtain visas, take up postings)
Radio France Internationale, March 18, 2019
China-El Salvador relationship wobbles: El Salvador President-elect Nayib Bukele criticized China publicly amid his U.S. visit
The Diplomat, March 18, 2019
China-based diplomats warn case of detained Canadians Kovrig and Spavor is “Sword of Damocles” hanging over their heads
South China Morning Post, March 18, 2019
本周登記黨內初選爭連任 蔡英文：只要我當總統一天 一國兩制不會發生 (Tsai Ing-wen registers to run for re-election in 2020, says Taiwan will not accept One Country, Two Systems “as long as I am president”)
The Stand News, March 18, 2019
CCP “exterminating Buddha” by destroying large statues
Bitter Winter, March 17, 2019
CPC Central Committee issues regulation on selection of officials
Xinhua, March 17, 2019
ICTs and Human Rights (信息技术与人权)
China’s 2019 “Two Sessions” and the statement of artificial intelligence ambitions
The Diplomat, March 18, 2019
Google names Scott Beaumont to top Asia-Pacific job: Former head of China for U.S. tech group fills key post vacant since December
Financial Times, March 18, 2019
Google denies working with the Chinese military after Trump criticism
NBC News, March 17, 2019
Hong Kong (香港)
U.S. lawmakers concerned about Hong Kong’s proposed China extradition law, say democrats
Hong Kong Free Press, March 19, 2019
Police to investigate clashes in Hong Kong’s legislature after lawmaker and two security guards hurt during meetings of national anthem bill committee
South China Morning Post, March 18, 2019
Hong Kong human rights report shows “amber” warning light
Radio Free Asia, March 18, 2019
【香港生活艱難】2019年全球生活費最貴排行榜 香港首度排榜首 與巴黎新加坡並列 (Think tank ranks Hong Kong most expensive city to live in, along with Paris and Singapore)
Apple Daily, March 19, 2019
Commentary (评论)
中國共產黨不僅是「無神」，更將自己視為神 (CPC is not atheist; it sees itself as God)
The News Lens, March 19, 2019
【太陽花五週年】議場糾察組長黃燕茹：我的「運動傷害」來自社運參與者互相攻擊 (5 years after Sunflower Movement, an interview with prefect Huang Yanru: My “movement trauma” came from attacks from other participants)
The News Lens, March 18, 2019
“The 1992 Consensus”: One formula, too many interpretations
Jerome A. Cohen, March 18, 2019
Monday, March 18, 2019
Xinjiang (新疆)
China says 13,000 “terrorists” arrested in Xinjiang since 2014
Reuters, March 18, 2019
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China strikes at terrorism, extremism in accordance with law: White paper
Sina, March 18, 2019
Chinese envoy calls Muslim detention centers “campuses”
Voice of America, March 15, 2019
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China defends Xinjiang centers for Muslims, but aims to “downsize”
Reuters, March 15, 2019
China to prosecute top-ranking Uyghur official for corruption
Reuters, March 16, 2019
海外哈萨克人倡游行示威 促释放塞力克江 (Overseas Kazakhs to rally for release of jailed Serikzhan Bilash suspect he was coerced in video opposing rally)
Radio Free Asia, March 15, 2019
Access to Justice (司法公正)
China keeps “education” centers for prostitutes
Agence France-Presse, March 18, 2019
六四酒案周五開審 律師拒談開庭地點 (Detained for 3 years for “inciting subversion,” makers of satiric wine label about June Fourth finally get trial)
Ming Pao, March 18, 2019
捍卫人权 新疆张海涛被判重刑 其妻吁国际关注 (Wife of Zhang Haitao, Han activist serving 19 years for advocating for Xinjiang Muslims, urges international attention; no visits or communication allowed)
Radio Free Asia, March 15, 2019
刘守民：提高国家赔偿金数额，给当事人最有效的救济 (NPC representative Liu Shoumin proposes removing cap on state compensations for infringement on rights to life, health)
Legal Daily, March 15, 2019
Access to Information (信息公开)
Chinese university puts students to WeChat test to pass social media course
South China Morning Post, March 17, 2019
Why China silenced a clickbait queen in its battle for information control
The New York Times, March 16, 2019
Censored on WeChat: The disappearance of Ye Jianming, former chairman of CEFC China Energy
Global Voices, March 15, 2019
Citizen Participation (公民参与)
“我们这种怪咖”：台湾太阳花世代的政治新力量 (“Weirdos like us”: The new political power rising from Taiwan’s Sunflower Movement)
The New York Times, March 18, 2019
Vatican says China should not fear “distrust or hostility” from Catholic Church
Reuters, March 17, 2019
从难民到“模范少数族裔”：一批美国人的上海根 (From refugees to “model ethnic minorities”: The Shanghai roots of a group of Americans)
The New York Times, March 16, 2019
Tibet struggle’s slow slide off the global radar as Dalai Lama ages
Agence France-Presse, March 16, 2019
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Is this the last Dalai Lama?
ChinaFile, March 15, 2019
Activists in Hong Kong and Taiwan feel heat as China fears “separatist” collusion
Reuters, March 15, 2019
Chinese netizens’ response to New Zealand mosque attacks
What’s On Weibo, March 15, 2019
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