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UK lawmakers vote for diplomatic boycott of Beijing Games | Nikkei Asia
Coverage of #IPAC campaign for a diplomatic boycott of the #Beijing2022 taking place across 11 legislatures, following key vote in UK Parliament led by #IPAC member @timloughton.
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UK lawmakers vote for diplomatic boycott of Beijing Games | Nikkei Asia
Coverage of #IPAC campaign for a diplomatic boycott of the #Beijing2022 taking place across 11 legislatures, following key vote in UK Parliament led by #IPAC member @timloughton.
asia.nikkei.com/Politics/Inter…
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Momentum builds behind #IPAC 🇮🇹 #UyghurGenocide resolution as US Secretary of State backs labelling the labelling of China's state persecution of Uyghurs as a genocide.
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EU-China #CAI deal on 'life support' after China sanctions EU parliamentarians, including four #IPAC 🇪🇺 members.
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“The fight does not end here. We will continue to do all we can to ensure that Uighurs and other victims of alleged genocide have a route to justice through UK courts.”
#IPAC 🇬🇧 member @DavidAltonHL on efforts to bring #GenocideAmendment to Trade Bill.
theguardian.com/world/2021/jan…
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Today the Canadian Parliament will vote on the #UyghurGenocide motion, receiving cross party backing from #IPAC 🇨🇦 co-chairs @GarnettGenuis MP and Hon. @IrwinCotler. twitter.com/GarnettGenuis/…
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The Belgian MP who challenges Beijing over the fate of the Uyghurs in Xinjiang | Le Monde
#IPAC 🇧🇪 Co-Chair @SamuelCogolati MP speaks to Le Monde about attempts to recognise the persecution of Uyghurs as a genocide.
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#IPAC 🇮🇹 co-chair Sen. @LucioMalan questioned Carlo Pettinato, Head of Investment Policy at the European Commission DG Trade, on the EU-China #CAI investment deal.
Malan questioned the access given to state censored Chinese media to the EU, with much EU media blocked in China.
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Chinese ambassador to UK barred from British parliament | The Guardian
#IPAC members @MPIainDS @timloughton @Nus_Ghani among MPs calling for the Chinese Ambassador to be barred from Parliament while Beijing sanctions against UK MPs remain in place.
theguardian.com/politics/2021/…
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Japanese foreign affairs chair wants more pressure on Beijing 2022 | Sydney Morning Herald
Coverage of #IPAC calls for a diplomatic boycott of the #Beijing2022 Winter Olympics across international parliaments.
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#BREAKING: Australian Senate passes 'Magnitsky' bill introduced by #IPAC 🇦🇺 co-chair @kimbakit.
The Private Senator's Bill puts pressure on the government to bring forward an Australian human rights sanctions regime.
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#IPAC 🇪🇺 member @AnnaFotyga_PE leads calls for a Bilateral Investment Agreement between the EU and Taiwan as "likeminded partners" in human rights, freedom and democracy.
IPAC MEPs @MiriamMLex @EnginEroglu_FW and @LegaSve also join the initiative. twitter.com/AnnaFotyga_PE/…
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#BREAKING: #IPAC 🇬🇧 co-chairs @MPIainDS and Baroness (Helena) Kennedy call for a full ban on Chinese state owned firms involved in UK nuclear power.
The pair warn that the UK is "dangerously exposed" by overreliance on China for critical infrastructure.
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"We are asking you all to join us in standing against Xi Jinping's authoritarian bullying"
#IPAC 🇪🇺 co-chair @MiriamMLex MEP on IPAC campaign to buy Australian wine in #SolidarityWithAustralia.
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#BREAKING: German Foreign Minister @ABaerbock announces she will NOT be attending the #Beijing2022 Winter Olympics.
#IPAC 🇩🇪 members have called on government officials not to attend the Games in light of ongoing human rights abuses.
#NoRightsNoShow
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#IPAC 🇪🇺 co-chair @bueti MEP questions Hong Kong Chief Executive Carrie Lam in a virtual meeting:
👉 Should your government be sanctioned under the EU's human rights sanctions regime?
👉 Why are your police targeting elected Danish Lawmakers on false charges? twitter.com/bueti/status/1…
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#IPAC statement on the release of @UNHumanRights assessment of human rights concerns in the Uyghur Region.
The burden is now upon member states to ensure that formal legal determinations are pursued, including investigations into alleged genocide and crimes against humanity.
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EU sues Chinese government in WTO over Lithuania blockade | Politico
The moves follow calls led by @MiriamMLex and other #IPAC 🇪🇺 MEPs calling for a tougher EU response to the PRC government's punitive trade sanctions on Lithuania.
politico.eu/article/eu-sue…
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EU puts massive China investment deal on hold | Radio France Internationale
Featuring comment from #IPAC 🇩🇪 co-chair @MargareteBause.
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"The Chinese Communist Party must know that the eyes of the world are on the abuses that are going on in China"
Interview with #IPAC 🇮🇪 co-chair Senator @malcolmbyrne on calls for a diplomatic and corporate boycott of the #Beijing2022 Winter Olympics.
rte.ie/radio/radio1/c…
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US rules that China has committed genocide in its repression of Uyghurs.
The judgement comes after #IPAC 🇺🇸 co-chair @SenRubioPress led bi-partisan efforts last month requiring the US Secretary of State to make a determination on the issue.
Full story: bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-… twitter.com/ipacglobal/sta…
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#IPAC 🇺🇸 members @SenRubioPress and @ChrisCoons lead bi-partisan legislation expediting refugee applications from Uyghurs and other groups.
The Uyghur Human Rights Protection Act would grant Priority 2 refugee status to those fleeing Xinjiang.
reuters.com/article/us-usa…
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#BREAKING 🇺🇸 confirms diplomatic boycott of @Beijing2022 following heavy campaigning from #IPAC and partners.
We call upon other governments to follow 🇱🇹 and 🇺🇸 lead. #StandTogether
axios.com/us-china-boyco… twitter.com/ipacglobal/sta…
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Support for #IPAC calls for 🇹🇼 to join the World Health Assembly from @taipei_times editorial.
"Given Taiwan’s experience, expertise and success in containing the pandemic, the WHA should allow the nation to participate in, and have access to, the WHO."
taipeitimes.com/News/editorial…
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Debate on #UyghurGenocide motion led by #IPAC 🇮🇹 member @PaoloFormentin1 MP postponed as political groupings continue negotiations. twitter.com/LauraHarth/sta…