EU stresses human rights in virtual meet with China
The EU on Tuesday said it told China that human rights are "a key component" of their ties, in a high-level discussion where Taiwan and the AUKUS pact also figured.
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The EU on Tuesday said it told China that human rights are "a key component" of their ties, in a high-level discussion where Taiwan and the AUKUS pact also figured.
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