Human Rights in China
Coverage of Human Rights in China in the Nexus archive.
- ‘No choice but to take necessary countermeasures’: China imposes sanctions on Washington in retaliation to U.S. trade restrictions
China imposed economic sanctions on the U.S., including export controls on drones and bans on six American entities, in response to U.S. trade restrictions. The measures target U.S. agencies and companies over issues like Chinese drone imports and allegations of forced labor, escalating tensions ahead of a potential diplomatic visit.
- China announces countermeasures against Washington, including controls on drone exports to the US
China announced countermeasures against the U.S., including export controls on drones and a ban on dealings with six American entities, in response to U.S. restrictions. The measures target recent U.S. actions like the FCC drone import ban and the addition of 43 Chinese companies to the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act entity list.
- China announces countermeasures against Washington, including controls on drones exports to the US
China announced countermeasures against the U.S., including export controls on drones and a ban on dealings with six American entities, in response to U.S. restrictions on Chinese drones and entities linked to forced labor. The measures aim to address what China calls violations of bilateral agreements and threats to its rights, with warnings of further sanctions if the U.S. imposes additional restrictions.
- Exclusive: Tiananmen victims’ families banned from visiting graves on anniversary
Families of Tiananmen Square massacre victims were barred from visiting graves at Wanan Cemetery on the 37th anniversary of the 1989 crackdown, according to notices from the Beijing Municipal Security Bureau. The Tiananmen Mothers group, which has held annual memorial rites for decades, received warnings against visiting the cemetery or conducting ceremonies, marking a first-time restriction in over 30 years.