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Pelosi urges China to free political prisoners

Source: Phayul

Beijing : China | 6 months ago

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The US House Speaker says human rights concerns were adequately stressed during China visit, rejecting criticism that she did not play tough on the issue during her week-long trip that ended on Sunday Dharamsala, June 3: US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, a tough critic of Beijing's human...

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News Source: The independent | 6 months ago

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News Source: Voice of America | 6 months ago

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Pelosi urges China to free political prisoners

News Source: Phayul | 6 months ago

The US House Speaker says human rights concerns were adequately stressed during China visit, rejecting criticism that she did not play tough on the issue during her week-long trip that ended on Sunday Dharamsala, June 3: US House Speaker Nancy...