China dismisses criticism over repatriation policy



News China dismisses criticism over repatriation policy Foreign Ministry spokesperson denies any policy of 'political asylum,' claims compliance with international law Rob York June 20, 2014 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON NK News China appears no closer to revising its position on returning North Korean defectors who cross into its territory, rejecting international concerns about the fate of refugees in its territory. Foreign ministry spokesperson Hua Chunying told reporters in Beijing on Thursday that her country has “no such thing as political asylum.” China appears no closer to revising its position on returning North Korean defectors who cross into its territory, rejecting international concerns about the fate of refugees in its territory. Foreign ministry spokesperson Hua Chunying told reporters in Beijing on Thursday that her country has “no such thing as political asylum.” Become a member for less than $5.75 per week. Unlimited access to all of NK News: reporting, investigations, analysis The NK News Daily Update, an email newsletter to keep you in the loop Searchable archive of all content, photo galleries, special columns Contact NK News reporters with tips or requests for reporting Get unlimited access to all NK News content, including original reporting, investigations, and analyses by our team of DPRK experts. Subscribe now All major cards accepted. No commitments – you can cancel any time. © Korea Risk Group. All rights reserved. No part of this content may be reproduced, distributed, or used for commercial purposes without prior written permission from Korea Risk Group. Get the Daily Update Start your day with the North Korea stories that matter most – as selected by And how should we address you in correspondence? One more step! Please check your inbox, for an email we just sent you, and click on the confirmation message in it to get subscribed to our Daily News Update. Trending

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China dismisses criticism over repatriation policy

Foreign Ministry spokesperson denies any policy of 'political asylum,' claims compliance with international law

Rob York June 20, 2014

China dismisses criticism over repatriation policy

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China appears no closer to revising its position on returning North Korean defectors who cross into its territory, rejecting international concerns about the fate of refugees in its territory.

Foreign ministry spokesperson Hua Chunying told reporters in Beijing on Thursday that her country has “no such thing as political asylum.”

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