Chinese Embassy Condemns Thai Human Rights Commissioner's Remarks

[webfact]

Picture courtesy: Facebook Chinese Embassy Bangkok

 

The Chinese Embassy in Bangkok has expressed strong disapproval over comments by a member of Thailand’s National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), labelling them as "heinous and shameful" falsehoods regarding China's treatment of its Muslim population.

 

This diplomatic spat erupted following an NHRC commissioner's statements to the Thai press on 29th January. The commissioner accused China of mistreating Muslims, further alleging that some, upon being repatriated to China, faced grim fates, including being killed.

 

In a rebuke published on the embassy's webpage, Chinese officials emphasised China's commitment to human rights and the freedom of religious practice, as enshrined in its Constitution and government policies. They categorically denied claims that the Chinese government has banned the Qur'an and the Arabic language, dismissing such accusations as disconnected from reality.

Nonetheless, the embassy acknowledged past instances where some Chinese nationals were influenced by anti-government factions to illegally migrate to Thailand with purported intentions of engaging in illicit activities. The Chinese stance suggests that individuals involved would receive legal protection in China and be reintegrated into society.

 

While the embassy did not name these individuals, it is widely understood that they refer to Uyghurs—an ethnic minority group—detained in Bangkok by the Immigration Bureau for roughly a decade, awaiting possible repatriation to China.

 

The Uyghur issue has been a point of contention, particularly with international human rights groups expressing concern over their safety if returned to China. The strained diplomatic dialogue underscores the ongoing sensitivity surrounding China's policies toward its minority populations, particularly the Uyghurs.

 

In defending its human rights record, the Chinese Embassy aims to mitigate what it perceives as misinformation detrimental to its international reputation. Meanwhile, the comments from the NHRC have set the stage for potential diplomatic tension between Thailand and China, two countries that maintain significant economic and political ties.

 

This development comes at a time when international scrutiny of China's human rights practices remains heightened, with various governments and organisations closely monitoring the treatment of Uyghurs and other minority groups within the country's borders.

 

As both nations navigate this diplomatic unease, the focus remains on upholding open dialogue, respecting each other’s perspectives, and reaffirming commitments to human rights on both local and international platforms, reported Thai PBS.

 

-- 2025-02-03

 

 

[Tropicalevo]

25 minutes ago, webfact said:

Chinese officials emphasised China's commitment to human rights and the freedom of religious practice, as enshrined in its Constitution and government policies.

 

Sorry, but please remind me what happened in Tiananmen Square?

[JoePai]

China's commitment to human rights

 

Bare faced liars - but then what different, the Chinks have been for a long time

[lordgrinz]

I hope Thailand feels are warm and cozy snuggling up to the CCP, enjoy.

[sammieuk1]

Keep up the good work of upsetting Pooh' by flying the Taiwan flag  please🤔

[hotsun]

Good for China not allowing muslims. Europe should take note

[ikke1959]

Did Thailand not sent several Uighurs back to China lately???

[StayinThailand2much]

Will China retaliate by sending fewer tourists? 😆 

[Gottfrid]

So, judging out of the reaction, he must have been scary close to the truth.
 

15 minutes ago, StayinThailand2much said:

Will China retaliate by sending fewer tourists? 😆 

One can only hope.

[black tabby12345]

It takes little efforts to find out how bad Chinese administration is...

 

Starving 35 million(or more?) of own people to death in 1960.

Mass killing of own people in 1989(Tiananmen Massacre; armed suppression of the pro-democracy rally in Beijing).

Currently, rounding up minority races into forced labor at garment factories.

 

Just a few minutes of finger tip search will get you heaps of such info...

 

[Watawattana]

Not a single chance I'm going to defend China on this, but when I sit back and think about it I remember reading about many of the human rights abuses my country of birth has meted out over the centuries and more recently.  2 wrongs don't make a right of course.

[KireB]

2 hours ago, StayinThailand2much said:

Will China retaliate by sending fewer tourists? 😆 

China will send more of its criminals and polluting industries tourists.

[black tabby12345]

Brutality of China's regime.

That is often the topic The Leftists in the West hate to look at(or talk about).

 

While they demand the govts of their country to be "More Humane"(further intake of even Fake Refugees who are only interested in sucking 1st World's Welfare Money.

[daveAustin]

CCP absolutely hates anyone shedding light on their inhumane regime. Deny deny deny, misdirect etc. Our countries have done bad things in history, everyone has, but we have mostly moved on. China and the other undesirables are firmly rooted in the past and are utterly ruled by ego.