China's human rights record under U.N. spotlight

Friendly nations sing its praises while protesters call for accountability

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Tibetan and Uyghur protesters in Geneva call for China to be held accountable for human rights abuses. (Photo by Juliette Perreard)

JULIETTE PERREARD and PAK YIU, Nikkei staff writers

GENEVA/ HONG KONG -- China was criticized by some United Nations member states for curtailing freedoms in Hong Kong and its treatment of Uyghurs and Tibetans during a peer review of its human rights record on Tuesday.

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