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China’s human rights record under the spotlight

22 October 2013
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The situation of human rights in China was put under scrutiny at the United Nations Human Rights Council in Geneva on Tuesday.

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A general view of the Human Rights Council in session.
Jean-Marc Ferré

UN experts alarmed by reprisals against Chinese human rights activists

16 October 2013
United Nations independent experts today voiced serious concern over reports that Chinese activists have been intimidated and prevented from taking part in a major assessment of the human rights situation in the country.
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UN peacekeeping chief heads to China to discuss peacekeeping issues

11 October 2013
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The head of the UN Department of Peacekeeping Operations, Hervé Ladsous, is this weekend going to China to participate in a major regional meeting.

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Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon (right) meets with Foreign Minister Wang Yi of the People’s Republic of China.
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Peacekeeping, development in focus as UN chief meets Chinese Foreign Minister

22 September 2013
United Nations peacekeeping and a global sustainable development in the years after 2015 were on the agenda during talks today between Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi.
Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon (left) meets with President Xi Jinping of China.
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At start of visit to China, UN chief highlights partnership for peace, stability

19 June 2013
Meeting with Chinese leaders in Beijing today, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon discussed a range topics central to the agenda of the United Nations regarding peace and security, human rights and development, as well as the situation in Syria and the Korean peninsula.
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Assessing the damage from the China earthquake

23 April 2013
General News

More than one and a half million people have been affected by Sunday’s earthquake which rocked the Sichuan province of China. The earthquake measuring nearly 7 on the Richter scale killed more than 200 so far and 245 thousand have been evacuated.

Gerry Adams reports.

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China invites international expert team to assess H7N9 virus outbreak

17 April 2013
General News

A team of international experts is heading for China this weekend to investigate the deadly H7N9 outbreak in the country.

The influenza virus has killed 14 people so far, according to the World Health Organization (WHO).

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UNESCO Director-General Irina Bokova.
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UNESCO names Chinese composer Tan Dun as Goodwill Ambassador

22 March 2013
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) today named renowned Chinese composer Tan Dun as its newest Good will Ambassador.
UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon.
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In phone call with Chinese President, Ban stresses need for continued cooperation

21 March 2013
During a phone call with the newly elected Chinese President Xi Jinping, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon stressed the need for continued cooperation between the United Nations and the Asian country, adding that they have many goals in common.
Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon.
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UN chief congratulates Xi Jinping on election as President of China

15 March 2013
Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today congratulated Xi Jinping on his election as President of the People's Republic of China by the National People's Congress.