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"Crackdowns on Hong Kong, Xinjiang, and Tibet have revealed the true nature of the Chinese Communist Party."
#IPAC advisor @jooeysiiu writes for the Diplomat.
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#IPAC coordinator @lukedepulford on proposed amendments to UK legislation seeking to invalidate trade deals with genocidal states.
If passed, Uyghurs could bring a genocide case against the Chinese state at the High Court of England and Wales. twitter.com/LBC/status/133…
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Thank you to the Taiwan Legislative Yuan for getting behind our #SolidarityWithAustralia campaign and purchasing Australian wine. 乾杯! 🇹🇼🍷🇦🇺
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#IPAC 🇪🇺 members have consistently called for the EU to adopt a Magnitsky style human rights sanctions framework.
Now the EU must ensure that Chinese officials responsible for human rights abuses in Xinjiang, Hong Kong and elsewhere are top of the list.
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#IPAC member @AlynSmith MP raises Urgent Question on the sentencing of Joshua Wong, Agnes Chow and Ivan Lam.
Smith calls for sanctions on Hong Kong officials and assurances that activists sentenced under the National Security Law will not be barred from seeking asylum in the UK.
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#IPAC member and Liberal Democrat Foreign Affairs spokesperson @LaylaMoran MP asks the UK government to provide routes for young Hong Kong citizens without BN(O) passports to reside in the UK.
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#IPAC 🇬🇧 member Lord @DavidAltonHL proposes amendment to the Trade Bill which would revoke trade deals with states perpetrating genocide.
"For 70 years we have failed to recognise our wholly inadequate response [to genocide]. Tonight we have a chance to put that right."
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#BREAKING UK House of Lords votes to accept amendment proposed by #IPAC members @DavidAltonHL and Baroness Kennedy.
The amendment revokes trade deals with states perpetrating genocide, as judged by the UK High Court.
The amendment will now proceed to be debated in the Commons.
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#IPAC statement on Chinese government criticism of IPAC 🇩🇰 members @Ammitzboell_K MP and @uffeelbaek MP.
We are proud that our members chose to do everything within their power to ensure @tedhuichifung's safety and liberty and commit to continuing to do so for all Hong Kongers.
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#IPAC 🇳🇿 co-chair Louisa Wall MP speaks to @SkyNewsAust on our #SolidarityWithAustralia campaign.
"What binds us together is that we all believe in democracy, we work together to meet the challenges facing not only Australia, but all our countries."
skynews.com.au/details/_62144…
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#IPAC 🇪🇺 member @EnginEroglu_FW MEP submits an Urgency Resolution to the European Parliament on the deteriorating human rights situation in Xinjiang and widespread forced labour.
If accepted, the topic will be debated at the European Parliament's plenary next week. twitter.com/EnginEroglu_FW…
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#IPAC 🇩🇪 member and Chair of the Bundestag Human Rights Committee @GydeJ MdB calls for the EU's new human rights sanctions regime to be used against those who have repressed political freedoms in Hong Kong.
sueddeutsche.de/politik/demons…
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This Christmas will be the third that Michael Korvig and Michael Spavor spend in a Chinese prison.
Join #IPAC 🇳🇿 co-chair Louisa Wall MP and our members globally in sending a message of solidarity and letting the Chinese govt. know we will not forget them.
#FreeChinaHostages
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#IPAC 🇬🇧 co-chair @MPIainDS: HSBC "behaved in a disreputable and appalling way in freezing the accounts of an individual fleeing for justice".
Coverage of IPAC members addressing UK parliament to condemn @HSBC for freezing Hong Kong activist's finances.
fnlondon.com/articles/uk-vo…
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China’s Huawei tested A.I. software that could identify Uighur Muslims and alert police | CNBC
As part of the trial, a feature called “Uyghur alert” was tested.
cnbc.com/2020/12/09/chi…
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"We have not forgotten your plight and we will not cease to long for your freedom."
Message from #IPAC 🇨🇿 co-chairs Sen. @PavelFischer and Jan Lipavský MP to Michael Korvig and Michael Spavor on the 2nd anniversary of their arrest and imprisonment in China.
#FreeChinaHostages twitter.com/JanLipavsky/st…
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#IPAC 🇯🇵 members Rep. @ShioriYamao, Rep. Gen Nakatani and Sen. @yamazogaikuzo lead #JPAC delegation meeting with Chief Cabinet Secretary Kato.
The legislators highlighted the sentencing of Hong Kong activists and pressed for a Japanese Magnitsky human rights sanctions regime. twitter.com/Japan_pac/stat…
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#IPAC 🇸🇪 co-chair @IsaLann1 adds her support to the #FreeChinaHostages campaign. twitter.com/IsaLann1/statu…
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"As we celebrate Christmas with our families, it's right to spare a thought for Michael Kovrig and Michael Spavor who will be spending a Christmas filled with fear about their future."
#IPAC 🇬🇧 co-chair @MPIainDS on #FreeChinaHostages campaign.
smh.com.au/politics/feder…
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#IPAC 🇦🇺 member @SenatorAbetz joins the #FreeChinaHostages campaign.
Today marks the second anniversary of the arrest and imprisonment of Canadians Michael Kovrig and Michael Spavor on baseless and politically motivated charges in China. t.co/6IAXyy58u9
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#IPAC 🇦🇺 member @kevinandrewsmp leads Human Rights Sub-Committee report calling for Australia to introduce a Magnitsky human rights sanctions regime.
The proposals would allow the Australian government to target perpetrators of grave human rights abuses.
aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_…
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China's wolf warrior trade threats backfire, uniting Asia and West | Nikkei Asia
Coverage of #IPAC #SolidarityWithAustralia campaign.
asia.nikkei.com/Spotlight/Comm…
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"Beijing is destroying the last vestiges of freedom and rule of law in Hong Kong."
#IPAC 🇩🇪 co-chair @MargareteBause addresses the Bundestag, calling for Germany to not reward the Chinese government with a lucrative EU-China investment deal in light of abuses in Hong Kong.
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"We stand with you and will fight for your freedom."
#IPAC 🇬🇧 co-chair @MPIainDS message to imprisoned Canadians Michael Kovrig and Michael Spavor.
#FreeChinaHostages twitter.com/MPIainDS/statu…
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