human rights

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But there is disquiet among critics of China who argue the country has a poor record on human rights and poses a threat to the UK's national security.

From BBC

Journalists, analysts and human rights advocates say the space to disagree with the state is increasingly limited – and the risks greater.

From BBC

But their figures have been deemed reliable by the UN and other human rights groups and widely cited by international media.

From BBC

So they have no choice but to turn to Beijing -- despite concern over its human rights record, and accusations of economic coercion.

From Barron's

However, critics have argued the UK should have a more cautious relationship with China because of the risk to national security and the country's human rights record.

From BBC