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.

Thursday, October 20, 2016

Government Accountability (政府问责)

Former Wukan chief Lin Zuluan’s appeal rejected by court
Hong Kong Free Press, October 20, 2016
https://www.hongkongfp.com/2016/10/20/former-wukan-chief-lin-zuluans-appeal-rejected-court/

Refocus of China's anti-graft campaign means almost anyone a target
Reuters, October 20, 2016
http://www.reuters.com/article/us-china-corruption-idUSKCN12K0BN

Destined for top or on his way out? Opinion split on fate of Chinese government official Zhang Chunxian
South China Morning Post, October 17, 2016
http://www.scmp.com/news/china/policies-politics/article/2028737/destined-top-or-his-way-out-opinion-split-fate-chinese