were harassed and beaten by pro-CCP diaspora Chinese. Photo via BitterWinter
Recent reports, including one from Bitter Winter published on December 29, 2023, reveal that the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) is increasingly using members of the overseas Chinese diaspora to suppress protests in Western countries. These protests, often in support of Tibetans and Uyghurs, highlight human rights abuses in China.
Activists in Europe and the U.S. advocating for the rights of minorities in China have faced spying, harassment, and even physical assaults. According to Bitter Winter, these attacks are frequently carried out by members of the Chinese diaspora loyal to the CCP.
One of the CCP’s key strategies involves recruiting agents within the Chinese diaspora to gather personal information about protesters, including phone numbers and addresses. This tactic has been employed across Western countries, often targeting Tibetans and Uyghurs living abroad. These individuals are sometimes coerced into cooperation with threats against their family members in China.
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The CCP’s methods extend beyond physical intimidation. They leverage their technological prowess and financial influence to stifle international criticism. A notable example mentioned in the Bitter Winter report is the defeat of a motion at the 51st session of the Human Rights Council, which sought to debate human rights in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region. The motion was defeated largely due to the influence exerted on states that have signed agreements with China under the Belt and Road Initiative.
China’s global influence operations target specific individuals known for their dissent against the CCP’s treatment of minorities. These operations employ a range of coercive techniques, including cyberattacks and cyber-bullying. The establishment of “overseas police stations,” as reported by international media, is part of this strategy to intimidate those opposing the CCP’s narrative on minority oppression.
The growing concern is that China’s actions are not only a threat to those within its borders but also to the civil rights of people in host countries. Western nations and others prioritizing human rights are urged to counter Beijing’s tactics and raise awareness about these issues on global platforms.
The dual approach of preventing coercion and vocalizing opposition to China’s human rights violations is seen as crucial in curbing the CCP’s oppressive tactics, both within and beyond its borders.
For more detailed analysis and ongoing updates on this issue, readers can refer to Bitter Winter and other international human rights news sources.
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