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UN Rights Chief Speaks Out on Hong Kong, but 'Quiet Diplomacy' on China Still Frustrates NGOs

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UN Rights Chief Speaks Out on Hong Kong, but 'Quiet Diplomacy' on China Still Frustrates NGOs

Campaigners increasingly question the effectiveness of Türk’s so-called ‘quiet diplomacy’ with Beijing.

Sarah Brooks, on China at the UN

Sarah Brooks, on China at the UN

“China’s development agenda has increasingly appeared in stark contrast with a human rights-based approach, undercutting the interdependence of the UN’s development and human rights pillars.”

#62 The G|O Briefing, July 22, 2021

China and the UN: ‘ undue influence?’ asks a new report. Plus, might IP rights on Covid-19 finally be temporarily waived? Don't bet on it.

China and the UN Economic and Social Council

China and the UN Economic and Social Council

This briefing note is intended to provide background on the role China has carved out for itself in the United Nation’s Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) and its subsidiary bodies and agencies.

EU-China Investment Agreement draws pushback over ILO standards and Human Rights concerns

Concerns about the CAI agreement but the accord could mean solid gains for EU companies doing business in China.

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