IPAC Taipei Summit 2024: Press Digest

IPAC urges action as Xinjiang forced labour taints supply chains. Companies and governments must act to stop exploitation.

IPAC condemns the sentencing of 45 pro-democracy activists in Hong Kong, denouncing it as a travesty of justice and calling for urgent global action.

IPAC Criticises Volkswagen Over Xinjiang Operations, Calls for Withdrawal and Transparency Following Damaging Audit Leak

IPAC Launches the Alumni Council to Leverage Expertise of Former Members for Strategic Engagement and Network Expansion.

IPAC Backs UN Communication Against PRC’s Kamtok Dam Project for Violating Tibetan Rights and Environmental Standards.

IPAC Condemns Conviction of Hong Kong Stand News Editors, Asserts Erosion of Press Freedom and Legal Integrity.

IPAC condemns China’s coercive actions against delegates at the Taipei Summit, asserting the right of democratic lawmakers to discuss global issues freely

IPAC’s fourth Summit in Taipei concludes with historic inclusion of Taiwan in the Alliance, despite PRC intimidation efforts, reinforcing democratic solidarity

IPAC denounces PRC intimidation tactics against Taipei Summit participants and announces expansion into six new countries, bolstering its global network.

IPAC announces Taiwan Summit which brings together lawmakers from 25 countries across five continents. This is the largest ever MP delegation to visit Taipei.

IPAC condemns the Chinese Coast Guard’s illegal actions at Second Thomas Shoal, urging global support for the Philippines’ lawful maritime claims

IPAC launches its Legislator-Expert Forum, bridging the gap between lawmakers and global China experts to enhance research and policy development.

IPAC strongly condemns Beijing's aggressive actions towards Taiwan following President Lai's inauguration, urging global unity for regional peace and stability.

IPAC and Alliance of Democracies pledge to strengthen ties with Taiwan, emphasizing the global economic risks of a Taiwan Strait blockade.

IPAC reports on the cyberattack by Chinese group APT31 targeting over 400 accounts, including 124 politicians, demanding global responses and stronger cybers

IPAC criticizes the passage of Hong Kong's repressive Article 23, urging global governments to reassess relations and take action.

Baroness Kennedy and Miriam Lexmann join critics of the Hong Kong trial's coercion in Jimmy Lai's case, decrying witness treatment.

IPAC highlights forced and child labor in China’s toy industry, urging global action to ensure toy safety and ethical production.

BASF to fast-track its Xinjiang exit after reports of Uyghur abuses, signaling a shift in corporate ethics under global scrutiny.

IPAC applauds Taiwan's peaceful elections despite China's interference, highlighting Taiwan as a model of democracy in the region.

IPAC condemns the wrongful naming of its members in Jimmy Lai's Hong Kong trial, calling it an overreach and attack on democratic freedoms.

IPAC denounces China’s alleged interference in Belgium's parliament, urging global action against efforts to undermine democratic processes.

IPAC advocates for less dependency on China for critical raw materials, pushing for ethical sourcing and sustainable trade practices.

IPAC UK proposes security measures for MPs following alerts, aiming to enhance protection against interference in Westminster.

IPAC's 2023 Prague Summit unites global legislators to strategise on countering CCP's threats to democracy and international stability.

IPAC releases a lexicon to guide members on China-related terms, enhancing dialogue accuracy and understanding in policy discussions.

50 legislators from 25 countries convene at IPAC's Prague Summit to forge policies on China, focusing on human rights and regional stability.

IPAC statement on the harsh impacts of Hong Kong's National Security Law, highlighting the erosion of freedoms and increased repression.

IPAC decries arrest warrants for eight exiled activists by HK, calling it a violation of international norms and escalating repression.

IPAC calls for G7 action on China's economic coercion, supply chain resilience, and energy security, aiming to strengthen global stability and human rights.

IPAC raises alarm over forced Uyghur labor in Xinjiang's cotton industry, urging global legislation to ban slave-made goods.

IPAC writes to the French Foreign Minister calling for the Chinese Ambassador to France to be designated persona non grata.

IPAC challenges President Macron’s stance on Taiwan, emphasizing the need for Europe to actively support Taiwan amidst growing threats.

IPAC raises alarm over reports of Chinese companies supplying arms to Russia, warning of severe global repercussions for Beijing.

IPAC condemns cyber-attacks by the PRC on global legislators and diaspora, urging nations to bolster cyber defenses and attribute responsibility.

IPAC’s Tokyo Symposium sets strategic directions, urging G7 nations to counter China’s challenges through unified human rights and security efforts.

IPAC's Tokyo Symposium, featuring ex-PMs Morrison, Truss, and Verhofstadt, aims to forge unified responses to China ahead of the G7 Summit.

IPAC MPs and Hong Kong activist welcome the withdrawl of Chinese from the UK following an assault on pro-democracy protesters in Manchester.

Legislators worldwide urge sanctions against firms like BGI Group and Thermo Fisher, complicit in PRC's mass DNA collection in Tibet and Uyghur regions.

Following a meeting with Taiwan's President Tsai, IPAC delegates urge enhanced political and trade relations to counter PRC threats.

IPAC reacts to the CCP's 20th Congress, highlighting Xi's continued authoritarian rule and calling for global action to counter human rights abuses.

IPAC expresses disappointment as UNHRC rejects debate on human rights abuses in Xinjiang despite evidence of potential genocide

IPAC pushes for an EU-Taiwan Bilateral Investment Agreement to strengthen economic ties and bolster cooperation in technology and green industries.

IPAC's DC Summit Communique calls for global action against PRC's human rights abuses and coercive policies.

IPAC lauds the UN's report on human rights in Xinjiang, urging global action to address reported atrocities and ensure justice for the Uyghurs.

IPAC forms the Indo-Pacific Forum to counter PRC influence and promote democracy and regional stability.

IPAC condemns the PRC's military escalation in the Taiwan Strait, urging an immediate end to actions threatening regional stability.

IPAC supports UN Human Rights Committee's call to repeal Hong Kong's National Security Law and restore civil liberties, urging global action.

IPAC highlights new report on XPCC’s role in Uyghur abuses in Xinjiang, urging global sanctions and reforms to combat forced labor and atrocities.

Marking 23 years of Falun Gong persecution in China, IPAC calls for global action to uphold human rights and religious freedom.

Global legislators urge sanctions on Chinese firms aiding Russia's military actions in Ukraine.

IPAC marks 25 years since Hong Kong's handover, condemning the National Security Law's impact on freedoms and calling for sanctions against officials.

European Parliament urges new sanctions on Chinese officials over Xinjiang atrocities, including import bans on forced labor products.

IPAC legislators pledge to hold HK officials accountable for human rights violations in tribute to Tiananmen victims.

IPAC reveals Xinjiang Police Files detailing brutal detentions and 'shoot to kill' policies in Uyghur camps, calls for international action.

IPAC legislators warn China may use COVID measures to hinder UN investigation into Uyghur abuses. Demand free access for UN High Commissioner Bachelet.

IPAC condemns arrests under HK National Security Law: scholar, barrister, cardinal, legislator & singer targeted. Demand immediate release & sanctions.

Swiss Council supports revising embargo laws for global human rights sanctions, marking a historic shift from traditional neutrality.

IPAC urges NZ Minister of Justice to reject extradition to China, citing risks of torture and PRC's record of human rights abuses.

IPAC condemns Hong Kong's arrest of journalists and observers under sedition charges, calling for sanctions against Chinese and HK officials.

IPAC urges EU leaders at the 23rd EU-China Summit to condemn China's neutrality on Russia's war in Ukraine as de facto support.

UK Foreign Secretary backs British judges' withdrawal from Hong Kong ahead of a critical debate initiated by IPAC members.

UK MPs urge stronger defense ties with Baltic states and reduced reliance on Russia and China during a visit to Lithuania, advocating support for Taiwan.

IPAC urges Saudi Arabia to protect Uyghur detainees from extradition to China, citing risks of unfair trials and persecution.

IPAC mourns the loss of Co-Chair Senator Kimberley Kitching, a staunch advocate for human rights and democracy worldwide.

IPAC Co-Chairs welcome UN's upcoming Xinjiang visit, urging an unfettered probe into alleged human rights abuses in the region.

60 lawmakers call for sanctions and aid for Hong Kong activists detained under China’s National Security Law, urging global response.

Global lawmakers urge World Bank to divest from firms linked to forced labor in Xinjiang, spotlighting $486M in controversial investments.

IPAC opposes new Belgium-Xinjiang air route over forced labor concerns in Uyghur region, spotlighting links to XPCC abuses.

70 legislators pledge to tackle China's human rights abuses as the Beijing 2022 Olympics approach, calling for global accountability.

Global lawmakers urge the UN to release a report on Xinjiang's human rights abuses before the Beijing 2022 Olympics, coordinated by IPAC.

Global legislators urge governments to block investments in firms linked to Uyghur forced labor, following HSBC's controversial shares purchase.

IPAC UK raises alarm over UFWD influencing MPs, urging investigations and protections against China's covert operations in Parliament.

IPAC decries Hong Kong's Legislative Council elections as a move away from democracy, urging global action against Chinese government violations.

European and Canadian MPs urge a boycott of the Beijing 2022 Olympics, citing human rights abuses in the Uyghur Region and Hong Kong.