United Nations

Intimidation in Geneva: 'They occupy the public space'

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

China's lobby could prevent Xinjiang resolution

The 51st session of the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva raises serious allegations against the Chinese government. But a possible resolution on human rights crimes in Xinjiang is unlikely. With years of lobbying, Beijing has rallied dozens of states to its side – and hopes that the Western coalition will begin to crumble.

By Marcel Grzanna

UN ambassador questions cooperation

By Redaktion Table

Xinjiang report sparks harsh reactions

In Germany, the UN report on the human rights situation in Xinjiang is causing harsh reactions. The German Foreign Office calls for the immediate release of all detainees, while human rights politicians demand a discussion about Volkswagen's involvement in the region. Beijing itself was blindsided by the directness of the accusations.

By Marcel Grzanna

Bachelet's last act: UN report on Xinjiang published

Michelle Bachelet presented the UN report on the human rights situation in Xinjiang at the end of her term in office. The document is a reckoning with the Chinese government, which tried to prevent its publication until the very end. The paper clearly goes beyond the rhetoric that she had usually displayed toward Beijing.

By Marcel Grzanna

Opinions on One-China principle collide

Hardly any political statement on Taiwan can do without the One-China principle. But all parties to the conflict understand it differently. Most recently, China has successfully continued to impose its interpretation on the United Nations.

By Christiane Kuehl

Beijing wants to stop UN report on Xinjiang

By Ning Wang

Zero Covid also hits COP15

By Michael Radunski

Bachelet disappointed as High Commissioner

The High Commissioner for Human Rights, Michelle Bachelet, delays the publication of her assessment of Chinese human rights violations in Xinjiang even at the end of her term. Beijing even gets the opportunity to help shape the content of the paper. Critics, therefore, see themselves confirmed that the former Chilean President never planned to criticize China.

By Marcel Grzanna

Xinjiang experts deplore Bachelet's contradictions

By Marcel Grzanna