Washington, Jan 25 (IANS) US-based Human Rights Watch (HRW) has urged Finnish Prime Minister Petteri Orpo to confront repression during his four-day visit to China, beginning on Sunday. In a statement, HRW stated: “Orpo’s visit is more than a diplomatic engagement; it is a test of whether Finland can navigate between two major powers while defending its own core interests, which should include a defence of democratic values and human rights.”His visit to China comes after recent visits by lead…
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Beijing, Jan 24 (IANS) As the US remains absorbed in the crisis involving Venezuela and Iran, China’s opportunism reflects a broader contest for global leadership, with Beijing presenting itself as a ‘stabilising force’ through economic partnership rather than military intervention. The durability of this narrative depends on how convincingly China can reconcile its authoritarian alignments with its desire to be perceived as a responsible global power, a report said on Saturday. According to a…
Washington, Jan 15 (IANS) A US funding bill for the fiscal year 2026 proposes to withhold a portion of American assistance to Pakistan, according to the text of legislation introduced in the House of Representatives. The bill says that of the funds made available for Pakistan, $33 million “shall be withheld from obligation” until the Secretary of State reports to Congress that Dr Shakil Afridi “has been released from prison and cleared of all charges relating to the assistance provided to …
Itanagar, Jan 7 (IANS) Arunachal Pradesh Governor Lt General K. T. Parnaik (Retd) on Wednesday during a meeting with Home Minister Mama Natung recommended prompt and effective action to deter illegal immigrants from constructing unauthorised settlements in the state, officials said. The Governor said that illegal immigrants were attempting to make inroads into the state. They had wide-ranging discussions on security and law and order, with special focus on border management, indigenous affairs, …
Kathmandu, Jan 7 (IANS) Uyghur Muslims in Xinjiang province have long resisted the authority of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), despite repressive actions, reflecting deep-rooted tensions over identity, control, and security, a report said on Wednesday. It added that Beijing has also promoted soft narratives to reinforce its authority, recasting sites such as Jiaohe, an ancient City in Xinjiang–as shared heritage of the Chinese nation, while Chinese politicians frequently cite the ancient st…
Athens, Jan 2 (IANS) China’s deployment of state-backed proxy NGOs at the United Nations reflects a strategy to manage its international image, deflect criticism, and create diplomatic space to resist accountability for abuses, a report said on Friday. It stated that by eroding the lines between genuine civil society and government-linked propaganda, Beijing has reshaped the very mechanisms designed to protect human rights into arenas where authoritarian narratives can be promoted, and critical …
Colombo, Dec 27 (IANS) The Chinese Communist Party (CCP) continues to undertake coercive measures aimed at erasing distinct Tibetan identity, including language, religion, and culture, a report said on Saturday. Satellite imagery, it said, revealed Chinese authorities’ removal of the sacred ‘Om Mani Padme Hum’ mantra carved into rocks on hills, replacing it with the Chinese flag, while Tibetan nomads were forced to swap traditional Mani prayer flags for Chinese ones and participate in the politi…