‘Eyes of the world remain on Hong Kong’ says Australia, joining statement on national security law and Uyghurs


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Print with images and other media Print text only Print Cancel Australia has expressed its "deep and growing concerns" over China's imposition of a new national security bill in Hong Kong and human rights abuses against Uyghur Muslims in Xinjiang. Key points: Calls are growing for "urgent" investigation of the human rights situation in China, particularly for minorities Australia has consistently criticised China's position on Hong Kong and treatment of Uyghur Muslims China has called US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo a "brazen liar" over comments about its Uyghur policies Australia was one of 27 countries that issued a joint...