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Human rights in China
Latest news, features and opinion on human rights in China, covering free speech, religious freedoms, the right to a fair trial, minority rights in the autonomous regions of Tibet and Xinjiang and criticisms of China’s human rights record.
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16 October, 2024
Tibetan spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama, pictured at his Himalayan residence on December 20, is the subject of a succession debate. He says he will address it next year after he turns 90. Photo: Reuters
China’s Communist Party

China’s ideology tsar signals to Dalai Lama at Buddhism reincarnation exhibit

China’s fourth senior official Wang Huning visits China Tibetology Research Centre, as officials vow national unity and ethnic solidarity.

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US-China tech war

Chinese surveillance tech firm Dahua exits projects in Xinjiang

China-Canada relations

China sanctions Canadian institutes, individuals over Tibet, Xinjiang row

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US-China relations

How to gain entrée into Trump’s White House? Beijing is looking for ways

The old ways of making connections and gaining influence aren’t likely to be as reliable in the coming, unpredictable administration.

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Illustration: Lau Ka-kuen
US-China tech war

Sanctioned camera maker Hikvision ends five government contracts in Xinjiang

The surveillance camera maker, blacklisted by Trump in 2019, did not say why it was now ending contracts for projects completed in 2018.

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Canada

Canada sanctions 8 Chinese officials, citing human rights violations

China’s foreign ministry said it is opposed to and strongly condemns Canada’s sanctions.

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US-China relations

US adds 2 Chinese firms to trade blacklist over human rights concerns

The US has been using such measures to punish Chinese firms it accuses of aiding in Beijing’s repression of Uygurs and other minorities.

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The American and Chinese flags wave ahead of the 2022 Winter Olympics in February 2022, in Zhangjiakou, China. China. Photo: AP
Women and gender

Years after mentally ill woman went missing, man held on suspicion of rape

‘Zhang knew Bu had a mental illness but still had sexual relations with her and had children,’ say local authorities.

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Women and gender

Chinese police can use text message evidence in domestic violence crackdown

A new mechanism will allow government agencies to work together and help victims of domestic violence, state media says.

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US-China relations

3 Uygurs freed as part of US-China prisoner exchange: report

The Biden administration reportedly drove ‘a fairly tough bargain’ with Beijing in gaining the release of the Uygurs.

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Ayshem Mamut and US Ambassador to China Nicholas Burns after her release from Chinese custody last week. Photo: via X
US-China relations

US lowers travel warning for China as 3 jailed Americans released by Beijing

White House declines to confirm reports that breakthrough deal includes release of at least one Chinese prisoner.

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Harrison Li holds a photo of his father, Kai Li, who is being released after years in a Chinese jail. Photo: AP
G7

Blinken urges G7 countries to maintain unity in face of China risks

US secretary of state cites Beijing’s economic policies, human rights record and support for Russia in the war against Ukraine.

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US-China relations

US blacklists 29 more Chinese companies over alleged forced labour in Xinjiang

Products of offending firms range from hi-tech inputs such as polysilicon to food products like tomato paste, according to Homeland Security.

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China-EU relations

Little room to mend EU-China ties amid differences over trade, Ukraine

Dialogue and action urged ahead of Donald Trump’s return and as mainland ship is detained by Danish coastguard over cut undersea cables.

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Chinese bulk carrier Yi Peng 3 anchored and under surveillance in the sea of Kattegat, near the town of Grenaa, Denmark, on November 20, 2024. Photo: EPA-EFE
G20

At G20, Xi and Albanese discuss improved China-Australia trade relations

Both leaders note progress, with the Australian prime minister saying: ‘Trade is flowing more freely to the benefit of both countries.’.

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Chinese leader Xi Jinping speaks with Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese as they prepare for a group photo during the G20 summit in Rio de Janeiro on Monday. Photo: Reuters
US-China relations

Xi arrives in Peru for Apec, ready to sign 30 bilateral deals for China

A focal point of his visit will be the virtual inauguration of the South American country’s US$3.5 billion port funded by Beijing.

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US presidential election 2024

Trump’s China policy could pit deal makers against ideologues: analysts

Hardline appointees and nominees may curb his transactional impulses on issues like trade, technology and Taiwan, US-based analysts say.

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China

Video | Shanghai police round up Halloween party-goers, make some remove costumes

Revellers were reportedly required to register their names, IDs and phone numbers before being released.

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US-China relations

US adds 6 more Chinese companies to export blacklist for boosting Iran, PLA

Firms acting contrary to American national security in supporting Tehran’s ‘weapons of mass destruction programme’, says Commerce Department.

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US presidential election 2024

Explainer | 2024 US congressional races: what to expect and how China plays a role

Concerns about Beijing loom in some contests as Democrats seek to hang on to the Senate and Republicans eye expanding their House majority.

US-China relations

US bans Chinese steel, food-additives firms over Xinjiang human rights

Latest additions to Uygur Forced Labour Prevention Act’s entity list show American drive to rid its supply chain of forced labour presses on.

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A photovoltaic power station in the Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region, whose natural resources make it vital to China’s economic output. Photo: Xinhua
US-China relations

Strengthening US shipbuilding to counter China becomes a focus of lawmakers

Bipartisan bill will be introduced in US Congress in effort to revitalise a diminished industry amid growing Chinese dominance.

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A drastic decline in US maritime capabilities is a prime motivation for the pending Ships for America Act, according to one of its congressional sponsors. Photo: Handout
China trade

China raises Xinjiang cotton with parent firm for Calvin Klein, Tommy Hilfiger

Beijing ministry reveals it initiated investigation into PVH Group under Unreliable Entry List framework due to ‘discriminatory’ measures.

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Tibet

Open Questions | Ethnic minorities expert on China’s treatment of Uygurs, and Han chauvinism

Ethnic minorities expert Barry Sautman gives his take on education, the next Dalai Lama, Han chauvinism and Beijing’s treatment of Uygurs.

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US-China relations

Panel urges Biden to prioritise release of Americans wrongfully held in China

Chair of Congressional-Executive Commission on China says detainees must be the focus whenever secretary of state meets Chinese officials.

The Congressional-Executive Commission on China held hearings on Wednesday about US citizens detained in China. Photo: Bloomberg
US-China relations

China frees American pastor who US claims was wrongly jailed

David Lin received a life sentence in 2009 on a charge of contract fraud.

The release of David Lin came a few weeks after US National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan, left, met with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Beijing, Photo: Reuters
China’s Communist Party

China is poised to amend its anti-corruption law for the first time

Changes would include allowing bail during investigations but also extending the period suspects are denied access to a lawyer.

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US-China relations

Chinese ambassador lays down ‘red lines’ in US-China relationship

Interspersed with language hailing the 45th anniversary of normalised relations between the nations was a warning: Don’t mess with China.

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