Local view for "http://purl.org/linkedpolitics/eu/plenary/2007-09-05-Speech-3-328"

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rdf:type	lpv_eu:Speech2
dcterms:Date	"2007-09-05"^^xsd:date2
dcterms:Is Part Of	lp_eu:Human rights dialogues and consultations on human rights with third countries (debate)2
dcterms:Language	"nl"^^xsd:language2
lpv:document identification number	"en.20070905.24.3-328"2
lpv:hasSubsequent	lp_eu:2007-09-05-Speech-3-3292
lpv:speaker	lp:Bas Belder2
lpv:spokenAs	substitute; Delegation for relations with the United States (2007-03-14--2009-07-13)3 member; AFET (2007-01-31--2009-07-13)3 member; AFCO (2007-01-31--2009-07-13)3 member; IND/DEM (2004-07-20--2009-07-13)3 vice-chair; Delegation for relations with Israel (2007-03-14--2009-07-13)3 substitute; INTA (2007-01-31--2009-07-13)3 substitute; Delegation to the EU-Russia Parliamentary Cooperation Committee (2007-03-15--2009-07-13)3 substitute; REGI (2007-01-31--2009-07-13)3 member; Delegation for relations with India (2007-03-15--2009-07-13)3 unknown; ChristenUnie - Staatkundig Gereformeerde Parti (2004-07-20--2009-07-13)3
lpv:translated text	"Madam President, the rapporteur has produced a significant report. The promotion of human rights in countries with which the EU has relations is a task it must perform responsibly. Structured human rights dialogues are indeed of great importance in this regard. Precisely because of this, and in connection with this report, it is sad to note that last May’s Expert Seminar with China did not take place. The maintenance of good Sino-European relations requires commitment on both sides, however. Recent alarming reports by organisations such as Amnesty International, Psy, Human Rights in China and Compass Direct give me cause to question this commitment. ‘Opponents’, including religious minorities and journalists, are banished to psychiatric institutions for political ends. The infamous Ankang system is a reality in China, particularly in the run-up to the Olympic Games. That is most regrettable. Therefore, I would ask the Council and the Commission to keep their fingers on the pulse with regard to the human rights situation in the Middle Kingdom. Maintaining harmonious relations with the strategic partner that is the People’s Republic of China is important, but not at all costs, so that practice joins theory with regard to the following words of the report: ‘whereas human rights dialogues […] constitute an essential part of the European Union’s overall strategy aimed at promoting sustainable development, peace and stability.’"@en1

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