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.

Tuesday, January 05, 2016

Opinion and Editorial (观点和社论)

Bestsellers in Hong Kong cafe that specializes in banned books highlight the intriguing issues in mainland China
South China Morning Post, January 5, 2016
http://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/politics/article/1898012/bestsellers-hong-kong-cafe-specialises-banned-books

Exiled Chinese democracy leader on dealing with China
British Broadcasting Corporation, January 5, 2015
http://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-35228078

One Child: The Story of China’s Most Radical Experiment by Mei Fong review—a harrowing examination of social control
The Guardian, January 4, 2016
http://www.theguardian.com/books/2016/jan/04/one-child-story-china-most-radical-experiment-mei-fong-review