Uighur in Belgium fears for family after asylum snag
Agence France-Presse, October 2, 2019
The Capital of Xinjiang Is Now in Turkey
Foreign Policy, September 30, 2019
Wednesday, October 02, 2019
Xinjiang (新疆)
Access to Justice (司法公正)
西藏那曲六藏人拒迎“国庆”被捕 (Six Tibetans arrested for refusing to join National Day celebrations)
Radio Free Asia, October 1, 2019
Detained writer Yang Hengjun’s treatment “akin to a convict waiting execution”
China Digital Times, September 30, 2019
Access to Information (信息公开)
China’s Youth Are Trapped in the Cult of Nationalism
Foreign Policy, October 1, 2019
Minitrue: find and delete information about Taiwanese movie “Detention”
China Digital Times, September 29, 2019
Citizen Participation (公民参与)
澳門多處現撐香港與反監控傳單 兩名青年被警方帶走 治安警：涉嫌非法張貼及毀損罪 (Two arrested in Macau for posting signs about surveillance cameras, Hong Kong protests)
Stand News, October 2, 2019
Thousands Gather Worldwide to Protest Beijing’s Rights Record as Communist China Turns 70
Radio Free Asia, October 1, 2019
Related:
Marching Against Totalitarianism in Taiwan, With Hong Kong in Mind
The Diplomat, October 1, 2019
Feminism and Social Change in China: an Interview With Lü Pin (Part 3 of 3)
China Change, October 1, 2019
I Swallowed an Iron Moon: The enduring legacy of worker poet Xu Lizhi
China Labour Bulletin, September 30, 2019
Government Accountability (政府问责)
China’s Neo-Maoist Moment: How Xi Jinping Is Using China’s Past to Accomplish What His Predecessors Could Not
Foreign Affairs, October 1, 2019
Related:
People’s Republic of China at 70: how the Chinese state uses Marxism today
The Conversation, September 30, 2019
Chinese president declares 'no force' can shake China as it unveils advanced new weapons
Telegraph, October 1, 2019
'This is not a day for celebration': GOP lawmakers split with Trump on China's 70th anniversary
USA Today, October 1, 2019
Yachen Gar Demolition Has Displaced As Many as 6,000 Monks and Nuns
Radio Free Asia, October 1, 2019
Pew Poll Shows Drop in China’s Global Image
Dui Hua, October 1, 2019
China’s Path Forward Is Getting Bumpy
The Atlantic, October 1, 2019
ICTs and Human Rights (信息技术与人权)
What’s at stake in Trump’s war on Huawei: control of the global computer-chip industry
The Conversation, October 1, 2019
America’s Answer to Huawei: The Pentagon is relying on U.S. commercial carriers to help win the 5G race against China
Foreign Policy, October 1, 2019
Hong Kong (香港)
香港冲突升级，给中国国庆庆典蒙上阴影
Protests Erupt in Hong Kong, Overshadowing China’s National Day Parade
The New York Times, October 2, 2019
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【黑色十一】74 人受傷送院 最年輕 11 歲 政府發稿：中槍男生情況轉穩定 (74 hospitalized in October 1 protests, youngest aged 11)
Stand News, October 2, 2019HKFP Lens: Day of havoc across protest-hit Hong Kong overshadows China’s National Day party
Hong Kong Free Press, October 2, 2019【十一．油尖旺．短片】警催淚彈射入民居 尖沙嘴戶主帶3月大女嬰避難 (Tear gas shot into residential flat in Tsim Sha Tsui, family flees with infant)
Ming Pao, October 1, 2019【黑色10.1●黃大仙】黃大仙瘋狂綠van直撞人群 逃去6小時後被焚毀 (Minivan drives into protester crowd in Wong Tai Sin, van found burning 6 hours later)
Apple Daily, October 1, 2019
‘Police think they are above the law’: Outrage after Hong Kong protester shot in the torso as tens of thousands take to streets
Independent, October 2, 2019
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Hong Kong police say shooting of 18-year-old at close range was in self-defence
Asked about Hong Kong, U.N. calls for peaceful protests, restraint by security
Reuters, October 2, 2019
Hong Kong Free Press, October 1, 2019【十一．示威】斥盧偉聰未調查便定調開槍「合理合法」 張達明：很離譜 (“This is outrageous”: Legal scholar criticizes police commissioner for declaring shooting was reasonable and legal without any investigation)
Ming Pao, October 2, 2019Hong Kong: Shooting of protester must be investigated amid alarming escalation of police use of force
Amnesty International, October 1, 2019Naked Police Violence in Hong Kong as Beijing Celebrates National Day
Human Rights in China, October 1, 20195紀律部隊發聯合聲明堅定支持特區政府及警隊止暴制亂 (After protester shot in chest, five government disciplinary services issue statement in support of Hong Kong authorities and police force’s efforts in stopping violence)
Radio Television Hong Kong, October 2, 2019
Hong Kong: thousands protest over shooting of teenager by police
The Guardian, October 2, 2019
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何傳耀校方拒評警察開槍對錯 校長稱未及看新聞片 校友：而家講緊人道問題呀 (Headmaster of school attended by protester shot by police refuses to condemn shooting, alumni protest silence on humanitarian crisis)
Stand News, October 2, 2019
多個港鐵車站設施遭蓄意破壞 港鐵強烈譴責示威者 (MTR Corporation condemns damage of facilities at multiple stations)
Radio Television Hong Kong, October 1, 2019
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Hong Kong’s MTR closes half of its stations to prevent damage to facilities and reduce risks to human lives
South China Morning Post, October 2, 2019
【929 衝突】96 人被控暴動今提堂 社工許麗明被控襲警 西九法院近千人聲援 (146 arrested during anti-totalitarian march, 96 charged with rioting; 1,000 supporters gather outside court in solidarity)
Stand News, October 2, 2019
Related:
Hong Kong doctor among those arrested amid anti-government protests in Admiralty, source says
South China Morning Post, October 1, 2019
In now-or-never mindset, Hong Kong protests keep up pressure
Christian Science Monitor, October 1, 2019
Hong Kong police arrest 51, seize 'large number' of weapons in 2-day raid
Channel News Asia, October 1, 2019
Commentary (评论)
中國暴徒撕毀台灣連儂牆，是比法律更嚴重的國安問題 (Chinese students destroying Lennon Walls in Taiwan’s universities is a national security issue larger than legality)
The News Lens, October 2, 2019
前線的年輕人，不是為了他人認同才走上街頭 (Frontline protesters do not take to the streets seeking praise)
The News Lens, October 2, 2019
We Need to Pull U.S.-China Relations Back from the Brink. Here’s How
ChinaFile, October 1, 2019
With no end in sight and the world losing interest, the Hong Kong protesters need a new script
The Conversation, September 30, 2019
China Is Not A Technology Superpower. Stop Treating It Like One
SupChina, October 1, 2019
The Same Old ‘China Story’ Keeps Chinese Sci-Fi Earthbound
ChinaFile, September 30, 2019
How China Sees the Hong Kong Crisis: The Real Reasons Behind Beijing’s Restraint
Foreign Affairs, September 30, 2019
I’m a Hongkonger — A New Cold War Has Begun
China Change, September 30, 2019
Tuesday, October 01, 2019
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, 2019A 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
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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, 2019National 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 2019Hong 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
Monday, 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
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【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, 2019Singer 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, 2019Chinese leaders can’t control the weather for their big 70-year bash. But they’re still trying.
Washington Post, September 27, 2019China’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
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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
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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
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'Hong Kong can't go back to normal': protesters keep Umbrella spirit alive
The Guardian, September 28, 2019Police 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
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