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Labour backtracks on push for genocide ruling on China’s treatment of Uyghurs (www.theguardian.com)
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The trip marks a shift in the British government’s approach to China, with ministers seeking to improve engagement and build closer economic ties. Trade between the UK and China is worth £110bn a year.

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[-] Grainne@lemmy.dbzer0.com 8 points 4 weeks ago

The UK is betraying human life and rights for profit. Labour are a pathetic joke.

[-] slartibartfast@lemm.ee 3 points 4 weeks ago* (last edited 4 weeks ago)

They fucked themselves over with Brexit, might as well sell the last shred of decent they have.

[-] UnderpantsWeevil@lemmy.world 1 points 4 weeks ago

Rulings like this have economic consequences, and the UK can't afford to derail the treat train from China.

Besides, if they follow up on this genocide ruling, what are they going to do when the one against Israel works its way down the pipe?

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