China’s Xi Holds Rare Meeting With UN Human Rights Official
- Michelle Bachelet talks to Chinese leader during landmark trip
- Human rights issues have become a focus of China-US tensions
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Chinese President Xi Jinping held an unusual meeting with a top human rights chief, highlighting the importance his administration places on United Nations official Michelle Bachelet’s landmark visit to China.
Beijing is willing to discuss rights issues and cooperate with all parties on the basis of mutual respect, Xi said in a video call with Bachelet on Wednesday, state broadcaster China Central Television reported. Xi added that each country must follow a path of human rights development that suits it best based on its situation and the needs of its people.