For years, Tibetan environmental activists have been disappearing behind bars. Now, United Nations special rapporteurs are putting the fate of these activists on the agenda. This increases the chances that Beijing will have to address these issues before the UN Human Rights Council.
By Marcel Grzanna
President Xi Jinping has launched the Global Civilization Initiative (GCI), which advocates for the equality of all civilizations and the right to choose a development path freely. Following global initiatives for development and security, this is another building block for China's concept of an alternative world order.
By Christiane Kuehl
China's much-anticipated "peace strategy" for the Ukrainian war is simultaneously a reshaping of the UN Charter, according to Chinese understanding.
By Experts Table.Briefings
For the past four years, China has failed to fulfill its obligation to report to the UN Social Committee. It is only this week that the country is addressing a list of allegations, particularly from the Tibetans. But China is resorting to vile measures to discredit the allegations.
By Marcel Grzanna
In Montreal, Canada, the signatories to the UN Convention on Biological Diversity are negotiating an agreement on species conservation – under Chinese presidency. Beijing may sound committed, but to make COP15 a big success, a lot still needs to happen.
By Redaktion Table
With a motion for a future debate on China's human rights crimes in Xinjiang, supporters want to buy time to pave the way for a resolution. It would be the first resolution against China in the history of the Human Rights Council. The initiators are optimistic that the motion will be passed in Geneva next week. The long-term goal is to install a special rapporteur for the People's Republic.
By Marcel Grzanna
Wherever criticism of China is voiced during the 51st session of the Human Rights Council in Geneva, diplomats from the People's Republic are close. They hijack panel discussions with minute-long statements and take down the names of all opposing speakers. Through its influence on other UN bodies, the country denies accreditation to UN participants it does not want to speak out. Instead, Chinese organizations under the guise of independence increasingly claim more speaking time.
By Marcel Grzanna
