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China Sanctions Canadian Uyghur and Tibet Rights Groups, 20 Individuals Effective From Dec. 21

Dec 22, 2024, 01:51 PM

China has imposed countermeasures against two Canadian organizations, the Uyghur Rights Advocacy Project and the Canada-Tibet Committee, as well as 20 individuals associated with these groups. The measures, effective from December 21, 2024, include freezing the assets of the organizations and individuals within China, and prohibiting any transactions or cooperation with them by Chinese entities. Additionally, the individuals are barred from entering China, including Hong Kong and Macau. This action comes in response to Canadian sanctions on Chinese officials over alleged human rights abuses in Xinjiang and Tibet. China's move targets 15 personnel from the Uyghur Rights Advocacy Project and 5 from the Canada-Tibet Committee, amidst ongoing tensions between the two nations over these issues.