ANI
29 Sep 2023, 16:48 GMT+10
Geneva [Switzerland], September 29 (ANI): Human rights activists from South Asia, Japan and Africa discussed the implications of China's expansionist policies and their consequences on the people in the region.
The side event held during the 54th Session of the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva was titled"Human Rights Situation in Asian Nations".
It focused on unlawful detentions of the State, using advanced corporate technologies by exploiting anti-spy laws, enforced disappearances, human rights violations and manipulation of economic rights.
The speakers mainly highlighted the impact of China's Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), a trans-continental passage that links China with Southeast Asia, Central Asia, Russia and Europe by land.
The activists from the Balochistan province of Pakistan highlighted the impact of China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), a multi-billion-dollar project under BRI which has severely impacted the lives of people in the region.
Naseem Baloch, a political activist said that a large number of people in Balochistan are facing severe difficulties due to Chinese construction projects, especially at Gwadar. The CPEC connects China's Xinjiang province to Gwadar port in Pakistan.
World Uyghur Congress's Dr Dolkun Isa said the 3,800 km CPEC project is an illegal and genocidal project for a large number of people in East Turkestan (Xinjiang).
"This project is the territorial expansionist project as it impacts Japan, the Philippines and even Pakistan", said Isa.
Similarly, Dr Lakhu Luhana of the World Sindhi Congress highlighted China's intention to exploit natural resources in Pakistan's Sindh resulting in to worst human rights violations in the region. "CPEC has its global implications as to maintain its economic supremacy they have to use force", he said.
Shun-ichi Fujiki, the Managing Director of International Career Support Association and a Japanese political activist, who organised this side event told ANI,"One Belt One Road Initiative has affected whole nations and not only regions bordering China. So, we have to counter this to protect the human rights of the people. Not only human rights but the natural resources they are trying to take from the region".
He added,"China's anti-spy law launched in 2015, many Japanese businessmen have been arrested in China. This is a kind of Chinese strategy to steal the corporate information and best technology from the computer seized from those arrested." (ANI)Get a daily dose of Manufacturing Mirror news through our daily email, its complimentary and keeps you fully up to date with world and business news as well.
Publish news of your business, community or sports group, personnel appointments, major event and more by submitting a news release to Manufacturing Mirror.
More Information* The expo has fostered economic and trade cooperation between China and South Asian countries, providing steady momentum for regional...
Jashpur (Chhattisgarh) [India] June 21 (ANI): Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai has announced the launch of the Chief Minister...
Seoul [South Korea], June 21 (ANI): Lee Jae Myung, President of South Korea, has introduced a 30.5 trillion won (USD 22.1 billion)...
New Delhi [India], June 21 (ANI): Special Cell of Delhi Police has taken action against Zoya Khan, the third wife of jailed gangster...
KUNMING, June 21 (Xinhua) -- The aroma of freshly brewed coffee mingled with the rhythmic swirl of a robotic tea art ceremony as the...
New Delhi [India], June 20 (ANI): Bollywood actor Boman Irani, known for his standout roles in 'Munna Bhai MBBS', '3 Idiots', and 'Khosla...
HAYWARD, California: In a significant step toward its commercial debut, Amazon-owned Zoox has unveiled its first factory dedicated...
WASHINGTON, D.C.: Retail sales dropped sharply in May as consumer spending slowed after a strong start to the year, primarily due to...
WASHINGTON, D.C.: Mitsubishi Motors is the latest automaker to raise prices in the United States, joining a growing list of car companies...
KANANASKIS, Alberta: With key tariff deadlines approaching, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said this week that finalizing the...
BANFF, Alberta: The recent G7 summit has convened for the second and final day in the picturesque Canadian Rockies amidst escalating...
HANGZHOU, June 21 (Xinhua) -- The shop floor of a pajama factory in Jiangsu Province, east China, had stood still for some time before...