[International] CCP Cross-Border Repression: Human Rights Investigation Finds Presence in 41 Countries or Regions
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A human rights investigation report indicates that China has implemented cross-border repression in 41 countries or regions globally. The most affected are people in places like Bhutan, India, and Hong Kong, especially Chinese citizens living abroad who advocate for democracy.
Radio Taiwan International (RTI) reports that this investigation into China's cross-border repression was conducted by the Human Rights Measurement Initiative, an organization headquartered in New Zealand. The latest report, published on the 26th, was compiled from responses by 77 human rights experts concerned with China and Hong Kong.
The investigation found that the 41 countries or regions accused of Chinese cross-border repression are distributed across five continents: Asia, North America, South America, Europe, and Oceania. These include the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, Thailand, Australia, Germany, Taiwan, Japan, France, Brazil, and Eastern European countries like Russia.
Regarding high-risk groups for cross-border repression, according to the ranking by human rights experts, the highest-risk group identified by the most experts is Chinese citizens or nationals residing abroad. This is followed by individuals of Chinese descent or those with Chinese relatives, and then by those who criticize the CCP government but have no relation to China.
Human rights experts also listed over 20 methods commonly used by China for cross-border repression last year. For example, under "physical harm, harassment, and coercion," methods include the use of search warrants and bounties.
There is also "legal and economic coercion," where targets of repression often face risks such as refusal to renew passports or denial of pension withdrawals.
However, a more widely used method might be "surveillance, digital activities, and suppression of freedom of speech." Channels such as chambers of commerce, international student groups, and overseas police stations are used by the Chinese government for pressure, lobbying, and surveillance. (Editor: Chen Wen-wei)
Source link: https://www.rti.org.tw/news?uid=3&pid=217029
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