With deep regret, the Inter-Parliamentary Alliance on China (IPAC) recalls the imposition of the National Security Law in Hong Kong. The past three years mark a severe deterioration in fundamental rights in the city. Over 50 civil society organisations have disbanded, over 1000 political prisoners have been imprisoned and numerous media outlets have ceased operations. […]
News
Statement on G7 2023
IntroductionIn anticipation of the 2023 Group of Seven nations (G7) Communique, the Inter-Parliamentary on China (IPAC), is pleased to issue the following statement. The IPAC network is united in welcoming the attention, which the G7 meeting this May will devote to the China challenge, and congratulates Japan for the leadership the country provides in this […]
Statement on Reports of Labour Transfers of Uyghurs in the Cotton Industry
The Inter-Parliamentary Alliance on China renews its concern about the continued use of forced labour in Xinjiang. Work published today by Dr. Adrian Zenz highlights the persistence of coercive labour transfers of Uyghurs in the cotton industry, including elderly people over 60 years old. Disturbing findings include state documents categorising certain Uyghurs as “lazy persons” […]
IPAC Letter to Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, Catherine Colonna
As reported in Le Monde, IPAC and like-minded legislators have written to French Foreign Minister, Catherine Colonna, following Lu Shaye’s assertion that former Soviet Republics lack sovereign status in international law. The letter calls for the Ambassador to be designated persona non grata. The full letter is available at Le Monde here. Full list of […]
