US ambassador to China nominee pledges strong stand on Tibet at confirmation hearing

1 year ago

Tsering Dhundup

DHARAMSHALA, April 9: During the confirmation hearing of David Perdue, nominee for US Ambassador to China, before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee on Thursday, Tibet emerged as a focal point in discussions surrounding human rights in China. Perdue faced questions from senators about ongoing rights violations, with particular emphasis on Tibet, East Turkestan, Taiwan and Hong Kong.

Senator Jeff Merkley, known for his bipartisan work with Senator Marco Rubio on China-related legislati...

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