Albanese government urged to keep focus on human rights as it rebuilds relationships in Asia

Thawing diplomatic relations with China shouldn't mean taking a backwards step with Beijing', Human Rights Watch says

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The Albanese government should not compromise on human rights as it seeks to repair relationships with China and south-east Asian countries, a leading advocacy group has warned.

Human Rights Watch has written to the prime minister, Anthony Albanese, urging him to impose targeted sanctions against Chinese government officials who are responsible for crimes against humanity" in Xinjiang.