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, June 19, 2013

Opinion

人民日报:如何遏制校园安全事故发生 (Current Legislative Framework Inadequate to Ensure School Safety)
Caijing Magazine, June 19, 2013
http://comments.caijing.com.cn/2013-06-19/112924922.html

滕彪:中国政治需要死刑作伴 (Teng Biao: Chinese Regime Relies on Death Penalty to Rule)
Deutsche Welle, June 19, 2013
http://bit.ly/1bW1YEA

李开复:网络时代的人权危机
Human Rights, State Power, and the Internet: A Chinese Take on PRISM
Caixin, June 14, 2013
CH: http://culture.caixin.com/2013-06-14/100541155.html
EN: http://bit.ly/16DemsF

In China, a Controversial Law Is Seen to Excuse Sex With Minors
The New York Times, June 18, 2013
http://rendezvous.blogs.nytimes.com/2013/06/18/in-china-a-controversial-law-is-seen-to-excuse-sex-with-minors/