Canadian rights groups urge PM Mark Carney to raise human rights concerns during China visit

Jan 14, 2026

Ahead of Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney's official visit to China, several leading human rights organisations and civil society groups in Canada have urged...

Australia announces diplomatic boycott of Beijing Winter Olympics

Dec 08, 2021

Canberra [Australia], December 8 : Australia has joined the US in announcing a diplomatic boycott of the Beijing Winter Olympics over concerns about human...

Biden 'considering' diplomatic boycott of 2022 Beijing Olympics

Nov 18, 2021

Washington [US] November 19 : US President Joe Biden has said that his administration was considering a diplomatic boycott of the 2022 Winter Olympics...

US considering diplomatic boycott of Beijing Olympics: Reports

Nov 16, 2021

Washington [US], November 17 : Weighing how to approach the upcoming Beijing Winter Olympic Games, the US administration is considering the possibility of a...

Boris Johnson announces diplomatic boycott of Beijing Winter Olympics

Dec 08, 2021

London [UK] December 8 : The United Kingdom has joined the US in announcing a diplomatic boycott of the Beijing Winter Olympics over concerns...

Lithuania confirms diplomatic boycott of Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics

Dec 03, 2021

Vilnius [Lithuania], December 3 : Lithuania on Friday confirmed diplomatic boycott of Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics amid concerns over the human rights situation in...