Apr 8, 2006
China admits “shortcomings”
Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao is currently in New Zealand to sign a range of agreements with the New Zealand government and has surprised many by admitting that China still has shortcomings in the area of human rights. Such comments are a significant step for the Chinese leadership although they haven’t been reported AFAIK in the Chinese press. The full article from the Christchurch Press is below:
China admits ‘shortcomings’
07 April 2006
By COLIN ESPINER in WELLINGTON
China has made a rare admission that its human-rights record has its “shortcomings” and that it still has work to do in providing more freedoms for its people.
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