Wednesday, July 29, 2009

So Much For Believing In Human Rights As Official U.S.Foreign Policy

Uighurs demonstrate in front of the White House against China's suppression of protests in Xinjiang

China Praises US Line On Uighur Unrest -- AFP

WASHINGTON — A Chinese official thanked the United States for taking a "moderate" line on recent ethnic violence, as Secretary of State Hillary Clinton insisted that human rights remained a top priority.

The United States and China pledged cooperation on issues ranging from fighting climate change to reining in Iran's nuclear program as they held two days of talks in Washington aimed at charting out ties for years to come.

Wang Guangya, China's vice foreign minister, hailed a new spirit of friendship in the talks and praised the US response to this month's unrest in Xinjiang province, where more than 190 people were killed.

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Update: Tearing Down Old Kashgar: Another Blow to the Uighurs -- Time Magazine

My comment: Since the Carter Presidency, human rights has always been on the forefront of American foreign policy. For the Obama Administration .... I am getting the impression it is not.

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