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, May 04, 2017

Citizen Participation (公民参与)

Owners’ angry protests show why Beijing must tip toe in curbing the property market
South China Morning Post, May 4, 2017
http://www.scmp.com/property/hong-kong-china/article/2092721/beijing-home-buyers-protest-over-rule-cuts-value-new

Thousands protest chemical plant pollution in China's Hebei
Radio Free Asia, May 3, 2017
http://www.rfa.org/english/news/china/hebei-pollution-05032017161045.html