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26 Aug

An Analysis of China’s Social Credit System: Evolution, Impact, and Controversies

A society where every transaction, social interaction, and behavior is scored thereby directly influencing the citizens' ability to travel, secure loans, or access public services. China's Social System, impacting 1.4 billion people, is reshaping trust, accountability, and personal freedom - but at what cost?

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26 Aug

An Analysis of China’s Social Credit System: Evolution, Impact, and Controversies

A society where every transaction, social interaction, and behavior is scored thereby directly influencing the citizens' ability to travel, secure loans, or access public services. China's Social System, impacting 1.4 billion people, is reshaping trust, accountability, and personal freedom - but at what cost?

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1 Jul

Human Rights in Tibet

Following the Chinese invasion in 1950, Tibet's integration into the People's Republic of China led to the Seventeen Point Agreement, which promised autonomy but resulted in policies aimed at forced assimilation and suppression of Tibetan cultural identity. This report critically examines these oppressive measures, highlighting human rights violations justified by the Chinese government in the name of national security, economic development, and social stability.

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1 Jul

The Interplay Between Traditional Asian Values and Women’s Rights in China

China's recent policy shift, encouraging women to adopt domestic roles to address its demographic crisis, marks a significant reversal in gender equality progress, rooted in traditional Confucian values. This policy underscores the tension between the country's demographic needs and women's rights advancements, as the government prioritises family roles over gender equality. This report explores this policy reversal in the context of international human rights obligations, highlighting the challenge of balancing cultural traditions with gender equality in a rapidly globalising world.

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1 Jul

Women’s Rights and AI: A New Threat?

This report examines the progress and challenges in regulating AI technologies at international, regional, and national levels, to ensure that AI advancements do not come at the cost of women's rights and equality.

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6 Jun

Across the Border: The Humanitarian Crisis of North Korean Asylum Seekers in China

The forced repatriation of around 60 North Korean asylum seekers by China in April 2024 has raised serious international concerns, as these individuals face severe risks such as torture, forced labour, and execution upon their return to North Korea. China's policy of repatriating North Korean refugees, despite international human rights obligations, leaves an estimated 10,000 to 300,000 refugees in hiding at risk. The report examines the socio-political, legal, and humanitarian aspects of this crisis, calling for international intervention to protect vulnerable asylum seekers.

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5 Jun

The Development, the Legal Potential, and the Implementation of the Right to a Healthy Environment

The human right to a clean, healthy, and sustainable environment is a recently recognized human right that emphasizes environmental protection. This report explores its development, importance, and international establishment, focusing […]

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12 Apr

Forced Labour in China: A Tool for Oppressing Ethnic Minorities

Modern slavery, including forced labour and human trafficking, still exists, with around 50 million people still trapped in slavery. Forced labour is a type of work performed involuntarily, often under […]

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1 Jul

Increased Surveillance, Religious Repression, Censorship of Online Media of Dissemination in Tibet by China

The Chinese occupation of Tibet has led to increased surveillance practices targeting religious freedom and expression. Many Tibetans have been detained for expressing devotion to the Dalai Lama, and Chinese […]

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1 Jun

Arbitrary Detention and Torture in Tibet

Since the 2008 uprising against Chinese rule, Tibetans, scholars, and artists have faced arbitrary detention and torture due to their connection to their heritage. Detained on charges of inciting separatism, […]

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