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.

Monday, March 23, 2015

Environment (环境)

Chinese environmental lawyer takes on the powerful to give voice to vulnerable pollution victims
South China Morning Post, March 22, 2015
http://www.scmp.com/news/china/article/1744073/chinese-environmental-lawyer-takes-powerful-give-voice-vulnerable

Climate change: China official warns of “huge impact”
British Broadcasting Corporation, March 22, 2015
http://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-china-32006972

New monitoring system will guarantee quality and safety
China Daily, March 23, 2015
http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/china/2015-03/23/content_19877857.htm