Nike’s former supplier Esquel Group scores a rare win in a bid to remove Xinjiang unit from US forced-labour sanctions list
South China Morning Post, August 4, 2021
Repression by Any Other Name: Xinjiang and the Genocide Debate
The Diplomat, August 3, 2021
张展狱中绝食送医 (Zhang Zhan is hospitalized for hunger strike in prison)
Radio France Internationale, August 4, 2021
习近平治下 60多万中国人出逃寻求他国庇护 (More than 600,000 Chinese have sought asylum in other countries during Xi's rule)
Voice of America, August 3, 2021
「六四记忆 ·人权博物馆」今上线 脱离支联会于海外运作 (8964 Museum opens online, operates independently in Germany)
China hits out at BBC for explaining status of Taiwan at Olympics
Hong Kong Free Press, August 4, 2021
The IOC is investigating two Chinese medalists who wore Chairman Mao pins
Quartz, August 4, 2021
东京奥运：中国运动员被民族主义者痛击 (Tokyo Olympics: Chinese athletes hit hard by nationalists from China)
British Broadcasting Corporation, August 4, 2021
Former Chinese government spokesman calls for ‘friendly’ approach to foreign media
South China Morning Post, August 4, 2021
For Many Uyghurs, China Is Wrong Choice for Winter Olympics
Voice of America, August 4, 2021
Student leaders barred from University of Hong Kong pending probe into ‘sympathising’ with police attacker
Hong Kong Free Press, August 4, 2021
Explainer | How did Hong Kong’s largest teachers’ union enrage Beijing and what’s next for the opposition group after severed ties with government?
South China Morning Post, August 4, 2021
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遭教育局終止合作關係 教協：今後聚焦教育專業和權益工作(Professional Teachers' Union: We will focus on the teaching profession and teachers' rights)
Stand News, August 3, 2021
Anti-sanctions law will be wielded with care, Hong Kong justice minister vows
South China Morning Post, August 4, 2021
兩男女涉製作派發港獨傳單 申保釋被拒(Two denied bail for distributing Hong Kong independence leaflet)
Ming Pao, August 4, 2021
Embattled Hong Kong broadcaster RTHK deletes all Tweets, disables Twitter comments
Hong Kong Free Press, August 4, 2021
In media first, Hong Kong news outlet Initium quits city for Singapore
Hong Kong Free Press, August 3, 2021
Virtual Tiananmen Square museum crowdfunded by Hong Kong vigil organiser launches
South China Morning Post, August 4, 2021
National security trial ruling a setback for human rights in Hong Kong
South China Morning Post, August 4, 2021
Japan calls for greater attention to ‘survival of Taiwan’
Financial Timnes, August 1, 2021
解放军建军94周年 习近平再次强调党对军队绝对领导 (Xi Jinping re-emphasizes CPC's absolute leadership of the army on PLA's 94th founding anniversary)
Radio Free Asia, August 3, 2021
拜登与特鲁多通话 再度讨论中国对两名加国人的“任意拘押” (Biden and Trudeau discuss China’s arbitrary detention of two Canadian citizens)
Voice of America, August 3, 2021
中国在冬奥会之前加强恐吓外国媒体 (China doubles down on threatening foreign media before Winter Olympics)
Voice of America, August 3, 2021
China Gold Medalists Under Investigation for Wearing Mao Zedong Pins
August 3, 2021
China quietly sets new 'buy Chinese' targets for state companies - U.S. sources
Reuters, August 3, 2021
The death toll from flooding in China rises sharply, to more than 300.
河南洪灾死亡人数升至302人，官方称将追责渎职
The New York Times, August 3, 2021
With #MeToo Case, China Takes a Swipe at Celebrity Obsession
中国当局就吴亦凡案警告“饭圈”文化
The New York Times, August 3, 2021
China’s ‘Big Tech crackdown’: A guide
SupChina, August 3, 2021
China’s top propaganda agencies want to limit the role of algorithms in distributing online content
South China Morning Post, August 3, 2021
Kris Wu scandal: China’s internet watchdog seeks to rein in unruly celebrity fan culture
South China Morning Post, August 3, 2021
Chinese newspaper labels gaming ‘spiritual opium’ and calls out Tencent, fanning fears of a crackdown
South China Morning Post, August 3, 2021
A harsh lesson for Hong Kong’s teachers to stay within legal limits
South China Morning Post, August 3, 2021
Xi Jinping Is Using Party Outreach to Build an Anti-U.S. Bloc
Foreign Policy, August 3, 2021
夏明：习近平到访西藏传递重要战略信号 (Ming Xia: What strategic message was Xi Jinping trying to send during his trip to Tibet?))
Radio France Internationale, August 2, 2021
Hong Kong’s Carrie Lam says fall-out with biggest teaching union nothing to do with Beijing pressure
Hong Kong Free Press, August 3, 2021
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【封殺教協】中學校長：失去平台聆聽教師聲音 未見有團體可取代(Secondary school principal: Teachers’ Union was a platform for hearing teachers' voices; no substitute in sight)
Stand News, August 3, 2021
Hong Kong ex-lawmaker fined for breaking aviation law outside Legislative Council with ‘release political prisoners’ balloon
South China Morning Post, August 3, 2021
端傳媒總部遷往新加坡 執總稱「不代表對香港失去關注」(Initium Media headquarters move to Singapore; executive editor says relocation doesn't mean Hong Kong no longer a concern)
Ming Pao, August 3, 2021
Ex-RTHK broadcaster and HKFP columnist Steve Vines leaves Hong Kong for UK citing ‘white terror’
Hong Kong Free Press, August 3, 2021
‘I demand 100% freedom’: Hong Kong political artist Kacey Wong leaves for Taiwan citing crackdown
Hong Kong Free Press, August 3, 2021
Hong Kong media outlet, broadcaster and artist all quit city
Radio France Internationale, August 3, 2021
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【元朗 7.21 影像分析】 《立場》翻看 14 小時片段 揭至少 235 白衣人涉施襲或持武器(14 hours of video footage show at least 235 white-clad men involved in assault or held weapons)
Stand News, August 3, 2021
Interpol suspends red notice for Uygur activist Yidiresi Aishan
South China Morning Post, August 2, 2021
2维吾尔集中营幸存者揭露种族灭绝真相后 父亲均遭中共杀害(After two Uyghur concentration camp survivors revealed the truth about genocide, their fathers are killed by CPC)
Radio Free Asia, August 2, 2021
Taiwan’s gold medal win over China in badminton raises tension.
奥运场外的较量：羽毛球金牌之争凸显两岸分歧
The New York Times, August 2, 2021
Tibet and China clash over next reincarnation of the Dalai Lama
The Guardian, July 31, 2021
甘肃红城寺院僧尼拉横幅抗议被逼还俗(Monks at the Hongcheng Monastery in Gansu display banners to protest forced closure of temple)
Radio Free Asia, August 2, 2021
China charges ‘Ink Girl’ supporter with subversion as room for dissent narrows further
South China Morning Post, August 1, 2021
湖北民主维权人士尹旭安被以寻衅滋事罪重判4年6个月(Hubei rights defender Yin Xu’an is sentenced to 4 years and 6 months for "picking and provoking troubles")
Weiquanwang, July 31, 2021
Police in China Detain Canadian Pop Star on Suspicion of Rape
吴亦凡涉强奸被刑拘：中国“我也是”运动向前一步？
The New York Times, August 2, 2021
Republican report says coronavirus leaked from China lab; scientists still probing origins
Reuters, August 2, 2021
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美众院共和党更新新冠溯源报告：“大量证据直指病毒来自武汉病毒所”( U.S. House Republicans update Covid-19 origin report: A large amount of evidence directly points to Wuhan Institute of Virology)
Voice of America, August 2, 2021The Origins of Covid-19: An Investigation of the Wuhan Institute of Virology
U. S. House, August 2, 2021
US regulators launch crackdown on Chinese listings
美国证交会对赴美上市中国企业收紧规则
Financial Times, August 1, 2021
China’s Big Tech crackdown: Will Beijing’s efforts kill the country’s most vibrant economic sector?
South China Morning Post, July 31, 2021
China hatches a plan to lead in the adoption of new internet protocol as Beijing eyes internet of things
South China Morning Post, July 31, 2021
Hong Kong’s gov’t cuts ties with largest teachers’ union hours after Chinese state media attacks
Hong Kong Free Press, August 2, 2021
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Hong Kong Targets Student Unions to Tame Universities
The New York Times, July 31, 2021Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam defends decision to cut ties with city’s largest teachers’ union
South China Morning Post, August 2, 2021
Hong Kong singer and activist arrested over ‘corrupt conduct’
The Guardian, August 2, 2021
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【黃耀明被捕】選舉活動「回帶」 鄭泳舜、陳凱欣曾提供鑼鼓表演 查錫我：視乎表演前後有否拉票(Stand News: Pro-establishment candidates also provided entertainment in rallies)
Stand News, August 2, 2021
Hong Kong man arrested for allegedly booing Chinese anthem while watching Olympics
Associated Press, July 31, 2021
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Tokyo Olympic Games successes rekindle Hong Kong’s pride in identity, but anti-mainland China sentiment comes through too
South China Morning Post, August 1, 2021
Hong Kong district councils at a standstill as opposition members barred from holding meetings or electing new heads
South China Morning Post, August 2, 2021
New committee tasked with advising Hong Kong judiciary on complaints will have 4 non-judges as members
South China Morning Post, August 2, 2021
壹傳媒工會解散 餘款捐記協 現任理事續跟進離職補償(Next Media Trade Union disbands, donates surpluses to Journalists Association)
Stand News, August 2, 2021
Hong Kong finance chief welcomes Beijing’s anti-sanctions law, dangles prospect of local legislation
South China Morning Post, August 1, 2021
National security law: Hong Kong slams ‘irresponsible’ US, EU comments after sentencing of first person convicted under legislation
South China Morning Post, August 1, 2021