China claims victory at UN human rights panel

[Coventina]

Source: Associated Press

BEIJING (AP) — China claimed victory Thursday after a U.N. panel examined its human rights record and found it to be on track, despite complaints over abuses including Beijing's use of labor camps and widespread allegations of police torture.

Commenting on a U.N. human rights report published Wednesday, Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Jiang Yu said most countries had endorsed China's rights record — and those that did not were simply politicizing the process.

"A majority of countries spoke highly of China's human rights policies and achievements, and support China continuing the followed path in line with its national conditions," Jiang said at a regularly scheduled news conference.

"A few countries attempted to politicize the review and made some accusations. They were rebuked by most countries," Jiang said.



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[derby378]

1. Well, if the AMERICANS could do it...

Wonder what boiling in oil will make a comeback? I understand Uzbekistan's cauldron is already in business.