Human rights in China28 Jan 2026China trip will bring benefits to UK, Starmer insists, ahead of Xi meetingThe prime minister seeks to strengthen ties with China but faces fierce criticism from opponents at home. 28 Jan 202623 Jan 2025'I had anti-government views so they treated me for schizophrenia'Student among dozens who challenged China’s authorities to have been sent to psychiatric units, BBC finds.23 Jan 202527 Sep 2024Solar supplier switched over 'ethical concerns'South Kesteven District Council announced a change of supplier for its leisure centre improvements.27 Sep 202411 Jun 2024BMW China parts probe expanded by US Senate panelThe Senate Finance Committee wants answers from BMW over its use of banned Chinese components by 21 June.11 Jun 202420 Dec 2023Chinese activist tried for 'inciting subversion'Li Qiaochu, a prominent labour and women's rights activist, is said to have "spread subversive thoughts".20 Dec 202322 Sep 2023China MeToo activist stands trial for subversionJournalist Sophia Huang Xueqin appeared in court in Guangzhou alongside co-accused Wang Jianbing.22 Sep 20232 May 2023Shein faces US calls for probe into Uyghur claimsLawmakers demand an investigation into the Chinese fashion giant's alleged links to forced labour2 May 202310 Apr 2023Prominent Chinese legal activists jailedDing Jiaxi and Xu Zhiyong were detained more than three years ago and faced a closed-door trial.10 Apr 202325 Oct 2022UK 'failed to investigate' Chinese cotton sourceReasonable grounds to believe cotton on sale in the UK was from persecuted Uyghurs, High Court told.25 Oct 2022...
