Japan parliament adopts resolution on China rights issues
The Hindu
The wording of the resolution was reportedly watered down after lengthy discussions, avoiding directly accusing Beijing of rights abuses
Japan’s parliament on Tuesday passed a rare resolution expressing concern about rights issues in China, including the treatment of its Uighur Muslim population and the city of Hong Kong, days before the Beijing Olympics open.
The wording of the resolution proposed by a bipartisan group was reportedly watered down after lengthy discussions, avoiding directly accusing Beijing of rights abuses.
But it comes at a time of increased focus on China’s rights record as the country prepares to host the Beijing Winter Olympics this month.
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