China ban on some textbooks seen as aimed at Uighur culture
Washington Post, August 27, 2019
Tuesday, August 27, 2019
Xinjiang (新疆)
Access to Justice (司法公正)
Australian writer Yang Hengjun charged with spying in China
The Guardian, August 27, 2019
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Australian citizen Yang Hengjun is arrested in China on suspicion of spying
Wall Street Journal, August 27, 2019
Access to Information (信息公开)
Chinese dissidents under pressure as Hong Kong fights for freedom
大陆异议人士 : 北京害怕香港民主之火烧到大陆
Radio Free Asia, August 26, 2019
Tibetan man detained for sharing Dalai Lama photo on WeChat
Radio Free Asia, August 26, 2019
China is sending keyboard warriors over The Firewall
Foreign Policy, August 26, 2019
Government Accountability (政府问责)
Fearing a new “red scare” atmosphere, activists and lawmakers fight targeting of Chinese-Americans
South China Morning Post, August 27, 2019
G7 leaders back Hong Kong autonomy, call for calm
Agence France-Presse, August 27, 2019
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G7 summit statement issued on trade, Iran, Libya, Ukraine and Hong Kong
Reuters, August 27, 2019
China opens education opportunities for Uzbekistan’s youth
The Diplomat, August 26, 2019
ICTs and Human Rights (信息技术与人权)
Vietnam shuns Huawei as it seeks to build Southeast Asia’s first 5G network
South China Morning Post, August 27, 2019
Hong Kong (香港)
【政圈風聲】消息：政府不會答允五大訴求 「消耗戰」抗衡示威者 (Sources from pro-establishment camp say government will use attrition tactic, pursue arrests until no more protesters come out)
HK01, August 27, 2019
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林鄭﹕拒獨立調查非因警隊抗拒 重申不接受民間訴求 智慧燈柱被毁感痛心 (Carrie Lam stands firm on refusal of independent inquiry, says responsible government should not accede to demands just because people are protesting)
The Stand News, August 27, 2019Carrie Lam says Hong Kong will use legal means to tackle protests but admits stalemate caused by government’s refusal to meet protesters’ demands
South China Morning Post, August 27, 2019
深水埗再有示威 警方清場 一度闖入公廁截查兩名女子 青年石峽尾邨美葵樓大堂被抬走 (Male police officers enter female washroom to search for protesters during protests in Sham Shui Po)
The Stand News, August 27, 2019
Hong Kong protests: Police ban planned rally outside Cathay Pacific HQ
South China Morning Post, August 27, 2019
Hong Kong’s world-class subway could be the next company to face China’s wrath
Quartz, August 26, 2019
Hong Kong tech firm pulls out of smart lamppost programme after surveillance accusations and staff threats
Hong Kong Free Press, August 26, 2019
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Hong Kong: anti-surveillance protesters tear down “smart” lamp-post – video
The Guardian, August 26, 2019
Commentary (评论)
獨家專訪：那位下跪擋在警察槍口前的傳道人 (Interview: The preacher who knelt down in front a police officer’s gun to stop him from shooting protesters)
The Initium, August 26, 2019
Hong Kong: The anatomy of a protest
The Diplomat, August 26, 2019
從新彊集中營看中共種族滅絕計劃—2047後將再無「香港人」(Studying China’s ethnic genocide plans using Xinjiang’s example: there will be no more Hong Kongers after 2047)
Inmediahk.net, August 26, 2019
Monday, August 26, 2019
Access to Information (信息公开)
《新華社》發表時評點名指責黎智英公然叫囂顛覆國家 (Xinhua commentary names Apple Daily chief as inciting subversion of state)
Radio Television Hong Kong, August 26, 2019
Crackdown on Chinese accounts shows US social media giants becoming “more proactive”
South China Morning Post, August 25, 2019
Chinese censorship laws could prompt foreign book publishers to look elsewhere for printers
South China Morning Post, August 25, 2019
Minitrue: To foreign media, on Hong Kong coverage
China Digital Times, August 25, 2019
Citizen Participation (公民参与)
Tibetan community leaders hold rally to support Hong Kongers’ fight for freedom
The Epoch Times, August 25, 2019
Lawyer Chen Qiushi’s video diary of Hong Kong visit
China Digital Times, August 25, 2019
How Hong Kong’s protest movement endures, in photos
Quartz, August 25, 2019
Government Accountability (政府问责)
習近平嚴厲打貪，為何中國的全球清廉指數反而倒退了？(As Xi Jinping cracks down on corruption, why is China’s Corruption Perceptions Index getting worse?)
The News Lens, August 25, 2019
Jilin Province Launches a Comprehensive Program to Suppress “Religious Infiltration” from Abroad
Bitter Winter, August 24, 2019
New “social security card” for Tibetans aims at tightened controls by Beijing
Radio Free Asia, August 23, 2019
Hong Kong (香港)
Hong Kong police families call for independent inquiry into protest clashes
Hong Kong Free Press, August 26, 2019
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警員家屬集會 勸警勿與民為敵 警嫂：藍絲不代表我 (400 police family members rally to urge police department not to treat citizens as their enemies)
Inmediahk.net, August 26, 2019
Hong Kong police pull their guns, reportedly shoot warning shot after being attacked by protesters with sticks and rods.
Associated Press, August 25, 2019
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荃灣開槍兼腳踢跪地街坊 警稱因電光火石、別無選擇下最好做法 (“Split second” and “no other choice”: Police defends kicking down passer-by who knelt down to stop police from shooting protesters with revolver)
Inmediahk.net, August 26, 2019Hong Kong police officer 'fires warning shot' amid fresh clashes with protesters
The Telegraph, August 25, 2019
Hong Kong riot police beat protesters at anti-surveillance rally
The Guardian, August 24, 2019
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香港再发警民冲突 又有示威者眼睛被打伤 (Second protester shot in the eye by rubber bullet during march on Saturday)
Radio France Internationale, August 24, 2019Hong Kong MTR shuts 4 stations around legal protest in Kwun Tong following China pressure
Hong Kong Free Press, August 24, 2019Hong Kong protests: residents angry at access changes during demonstration besiege property management firm for second day
South China Morning Post, August 25, 2019
Chief Executive Carrie Lam pressed by range of Hong Kong leaders to meet top demands of anti-government protesters, sources say
South China Morning Post, August 25, 2019
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香港特首的难题：如何与“无大台”示威者对话 (Challenge for the Hong Kong chief executive: How to talk with leaderless protesters)
BBC, August 23, 2019
UK consulate worker detained in China is freed in Hong Kong, says family
The Guardian, August 24, 2019
Hong Kong protesters join hands in 30-mile human chain
The Guardian, August 23, 2019
Commentary (评论)
Carrie Lam must address legitimate demands to end the Hong Kong protests in time for Chinese National Day
South China Morning Post, August 25, 2019
Friday, August 23, 2019
Xinjiang (新疆)
充满血泪的棉花：美智库披露新疆“棉花劳改营” (Human rights group reveals forced labor in Xinjiang as part of camp system)
Radio Free Asia, August 22, 2019
无声的思念：新疆维族拍抖音纪念失踪亲人 (Xinjiang’s Uyghurs make Douyin videos in memory of missing family)
Deutsche Welle, August 22, 2019
Access to Information (信息公开)
Google shuts down 210 Youtube channels posting “coordinated” disinformation about Hong Kong protests
The Independent, August 23, 2019
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抵制舆论操作 Youtube关停210个频道 (YouTube takes down 210 channels used to spread fake news or manipulate propaganda against Hong Kong’s protests)
Deutsche Welle, August 23, 2019中国青年严正抗议推特脸书 不提国内微信群大量被封 (China’s youth are protesting bans by Twitter and Facebook over Hong Kong protests, but take Weibo’s censorship in stride)
Radio Free Asia, August 22, 2019
China urges foreign media to “help right public opinion wrongs” on Hong Kong protests
South China Morning Post, August 22, 2019
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Chinese state media hire digital firms to boost followers on Facebook, Twitter
Radio Free Asia, August 22, 2019Video: Chinese officials use Twitter to sway public opinion despite ban
Bloomberg, August 21, 2019
Citizen Participation (公民参与)
Denise Ho: The pop star and activist on Hong Kong’s front line
Sydney Morning Herald, August 23, 2019
Government Accountability (政府问责)
Sydney private schools launch own Confucius reviews as China raises concerns
Sydney Morning Herald, August 23, 2019
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China criticizes Australian move to close language schools
Washington Post, August 23, 2019
China hopes Donald Trump “honours” earlier hands-off stance on Hong Kong despite latest US trade war link
South China Morning Post, August 22, 2019
Hong Kong (香港)
Hong Kong braces for fresh protests as activists target airport
Al Jazeera, August 23, 2019
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Hong Kong court extends restrictions on airport protesters: state TV
Reuters, August 23, 2019Hong Kong families form peaceful human chains ahead of airport protest
Reuters, August 22, 2019Hong Kong court extends interim injunction at airport amid continuing threat of disturbances
The Guardian, August 22, 2019
MTR Corporation wins injunction to keep Hong Kong protesters off railway property after protests at stations this week
South China Morning Post, August 23, 2019
10 universities to boycott classes for two weeks
The Standard, August 23, 2019
Woman arrested at anti-government protest accuses Hong Kong police of humiliating and unnecessary strip search
South China Morning Post, August 23, 2019
Identification of Hong Kong riot officers using undisclosed codes on helmets is “unsatisfactory”, police watchdog says, calling for clarity and accountability
South China Morning Post, August 23, 2019
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Police watchdog member walks back support for officers not wearing ID numbers amid Hong Kong anti-government protests
South China Morning Post, August 23, 2019
Hong Kong protests: young, educated mainland Chinese are questioning their place in the city
South China Morning Post, August 23, 2019
Protest fears stalk Hong Kong businesses as China threat looms
Reuters, August 23, 2019
A Cathay Pacific labor leader was fired for her Facebook posts on Hong Kong’s protests
Quartz, August 23, 2019
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一群國泰港龍員工：嚴厲譴責國泰及香港機場地勤公司違反《基本法》及《香港人權法案》 (Cathay Dragon staff issue joint letter condemning Cathay Pacific and Airport Services for violating Basic Law and Bill of Rights)
Stand News, August 23, 2019【國泰受壓】國泰發新指引 對員工參與非法活動零容忍 員工社交媒體表態亦受管 (Cathay Pacific issues new internal guidelines, stating “zero tolerance” for participation in illegal activities, social media will be monitored)
Stand News, August 23, 2019Cathay Pacific staff warned over social media use as airline deals with fallout from Chinese aviation authority move
South China Morning Post, August 23, 2019
Hong Kong unions urge Cathay Pacific to end “white terror”
Reuters, August 23, 2019
A Hong Kong “troublemaker” with a clean conscience
The New York Times, August 23, 2019
Hong Kong protests: gentler approach to resolving stand-offs “worth considering”, says police officer whose efforts to persuade youths to go home went viral online
South China Morning Post, August 23, 2019
Woman who suffered severe eye injury during Hong Kong protest has not gone blind, hospital source says
South China Morning Post, August 23, 2019
Thousands of Hong Kong accountants join protest march – despite pleas from employers and promise of free lunches
South China Morning Post, August 23, 2019
As Hong Kong firms fall in line over protests, some workers push back
The New York Times, August 23, 2019
香港抗议持续 盘点中国采取的五大应对办法 (Roundup of the 5 measures China has taken against Hong Kong’s protests)
BBC, August 23, 2019
「和理同行」指獨立調查是港人最大公因數 張達明批對話平台作用成疑 (Scholar doubts use of “communication platform” suggested by Carrie Lam, reiterates independent investigation is “highest common factor” among Hong Kong people)
Inmediahk.net, August 23, 2019
港鐵站務主任實名聯署 促管理層譴責警方車站內不負責任行動 (MTR’s station managers urge corporation to condemn irresponsible actions by police in rail stations, conduct thorough cleaning of stations to clear toxic tear gas residues)
Inmediahk.net, August 23, 2019
Chinese students in Australia 'wedged' by politics back home
Channel News Asia, August 23, 2019
Hong Kong: Protesters demand justice for masked mob who attacked them with metal rods and clubs
Vice News, August 23, 2019
Pro-Beijing lawmaker Alice Mak sues two Hong Kong democrats for defamation, accusing them of linking her to Yuen Long attack
South China Morning Post, August 22, 2019
Hong Kong's political crisis reverberates through its big-name brands
Radio Free Asia, August 22, 2019
Banks in Hong Kong condemn violence, urge restoration of 'harmony'
Reuters, August 21, 2019
Hong Kong businesses fear protests will push economy into recession
The Guardian, August 22, 2019
警方朗讀網上言論批市民散播仇恨 否認針對示威者 (Police use press conference to highlight hate speech by protesters against police, journalists criticize omission of threats by police supporters)
Inmediahk.net, August 22, 2019
China's state media accuses worker at UK consulate “of visiting prostitutes”
The Guardian, August 22, 2019
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Family of UK Hong Kong consulate worker reject “made-up” report about arrest over prostitution
The Telegraph, August 23, 2019Britain presses for information on HK consulate worker detained in China
Reuters, August 22, 2019英国驻港领事馆职员深圳被拘 香港集会声援 吁英国救人 (“Free Simon Cheng”: Hong Kong citizens rally outside British Consulate urging steps to rescue staff detained by mainland authorities)
Radio France Internationale, August 21, 2019
加拿大據報暫停駐港總領事館香港僱員往中國內地公幹 (Canada suspends work trips into mainland by consulate staff in Hong Kong)
Radio Television Hong Kong, August 23, 2019
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Canadian consulate suspends travel to China for Hong Kong staff
Reuters, August 22, 2019
Hong Kong Protests: Youth try to define city’s future
Al Jazeera, August 22, 2019
“We must defend our city”: A day in the life of a Hong Kong protester
The Guardian, August 22, 2019
Commentary (评论)
Democracy is at stake in Hong Kong. Does Trump care?
The Atlantic, August 23, 2019
How to make a fool of yourself by waving a flag
South China Morning Post, August 23, 2019
Beijing is shooting its own foot in Hong Kong
Foreign Policy, August 22, 2019
香港正迎来一场“人民战争”
The people’s war is coming in Hong Kong
The New York Times, August 21, 2019
Hong Kong “is a battle for survival and for freedom”
Economist, August 21, 2019
Thursday, August 22, 2019
Xinjiang (新疆)
Qatar withdraws support for China over its treatment of Muslims
Bloomberg, August 21, 2019
Silencing of activist shows Kazakhstan’s contempt for rights: Conditions on Serikzhan Bilash’s release should be dropped
Human Rights Watch, August 21, 2019
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