China Accuses Australia of Hypocrisy Amid UN Human Rights Criticism

Australia leads international criticism of China's human rights record, prompting Beijing to counter with allegations of racism and war crimes.

Australia, along with 14 other countries, issued a joint statement at the UN condemning China's human rights abuses in Xinjiang and Tibet.
The statement cited a 2022 UN report that accused China of committing crimes against humanity against Uyghurs and other minorities.
China responded by accusing Australia of systemic racism, hate crimes, and war crimes during military operations overseas.
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese reaffirmed Australia's stance on human rights, stating the country will address issues with China where necessary.
The diplomatic exchange comes as Australia and China work to stabilize their relationship, which has been strained over various geopolitical issues.