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Human rights in China
Which Countries Are For or Against China's Xinjiang Policies?
By Catherine Putz
Last week, two coalitions sent competing letters to the UN Human Rights Council criticizing or backing China's Xinjiang policies.
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As Global Democracy Retreats, Ethnic Cleansing Is on the Rise
February 23, 2019
As Global Democracy Retreats, Ethnic Cleansing Is on the Rise
The international norm against ethnic cleansing is not just being swept aside. It is at risk of being replaced.
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As Global Democracy Retreats, Ethnic Cleansing Is on the Rise
What Does 'Competition' Between the United States and China Really Mean?
October 08, 2018
What Does 'Competition' Between the United States and China Really Mean?
Many of Mike Pence's grievances with China were valid, but competition alone is not a strategy.
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What Does 'Competition' Between the United States and China Really Mean?
Political Struggles at Home Shape Beijing’s Meddling Abroad
October 10, 2017
Political Struggles at Home Shape Beijing’s Meddling Abroad
Authoritarian rule in China poses a growing threat to democracy elsewhere.
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Political Struggles at Home Shape Beijing’s Meddling Abroad
Taiwan’s Human Rights Revolution and China’s Devolution
October 03, 2017
Taiwan’s Human Rights Revolution and China’s Devolution
There is an increasing divergence between China and Taiwan with respect to protecting human rights.
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Taiwan’s Human Rights Revolution and China’s Devolution
Why Should We Pay Attention to China’s Televised Confessions?
September 23, 2017
Why Should We Pay Attention to China’s Televised Confessions?
If we want to understand China, the recent televised trial of a Taiwanese human rights advocate is a good place to start.
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Why Should We Pay Attention to China’s Televised Confessions?
Kidnapped by China: Beijing's Battle Against Dissidents and Free Speech
October 07, 2016
Kidnapped by China: Beijing's Battle Against Dissidents and Free Speech
Since 2015, China has allegedly begun abducting dissidents from third countries.
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Kidnapped by China: Beijing's Battle Against Dissidents and Free Speech
When in China, Do as Chinese Do: The Unfortunate Case of Professor Ilham Tohti
October 05, 2016
When in China, Do as Chinese Do: The Unfortunate Case of Professor Ilham Tohti
Coercing the Chinese regime into accepting Western values and principles is ineffective.
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When in China, Do as Chinese Do: The Unfortunate Case of Professor Ilham Tohti
Activists and Lawyers Jailed in China’s Latest Crackdown
August 04, 2016
Activists and Lawyers Jailed in China’s Latest Crackdown
Three activists, detained during last summer's massive crackdown, are sentenced to prison terms.
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Activists and Lawyers Jailed in China’s Latest Crackdown
The Obama-Xi State Visit: Any Room for Human Rights?
September 23, 2015
The Obama-Xi State Visit: Any Room for Human Rights?
The agenda is packed, but human rights issues are likely to get short shrift.
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The Obama-Xi State Visit: Any Room for Human Rights?
Just How Far Will Chinese Tolerate the CCP's Authoritarianism?
July 21, 2015
Just How Far Will Chinese Tolerate the CCP's Authoritarianism?
Xi Jinping's crackdown may not be tolerated forever.
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Just How Far Will Chinese Tolerate the CCP's Authoritarianism?
Silencing Ilham Tohti: The Future of Uyghur Rights in China
September 27, 2014
Silencing Ilham Tohti: The Future of Uyghur Rights in China
U.S. editor Ankit Panda speaks to Shannon Tiezzi about Ilham Tohti's sentencing in China.
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Silencing Ilham Tohti: The Future of Uyghur Rights in China
The Good, The Bad and the Ugly of China on the UNHRC
November 15, 2013
The Good, The Bad and the Ugly of China on the UNHRC
China celebrates its membership of the UN Human Rights Council. Elsewhere, reactions are mixed.
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The Good, The Bad and the Ugly of China on the UNHRC
The Human Rights Implications of China’s Slowdown
September 20, 2013
The Human Rights Implications of China’s Slowdown
China’s economic slowdown will have an adverse impact on human rights. In fact, it already is.
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The Human Rights Implications of China’s Slowdown
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Shankaran Nambiar on the State of New Malaysia’s Economy
July 09, 2019
Shankaran Nambiar on the State of New Malaysia’s Economy
A conversation on the state of Malaysia’s economy under its new government, and the implications for domestic and foreign policy.
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