China rejects rights report

Beijing - China yesterday dismissed a damning Amnesty International Human Rights report which accused it of systematic torture…

Beijing - China yesterday dismissed a damning Amnesty International Human Rights report which accused it of systematic torture of prisoners and abuse of people who breach family planning laws, reports Miriam Donohoe.

China claimed the report was based on "rumour and hearsay" and accused Amnesty International of making irresponsible remarks. The report said torture remained a "major human rights concern" in China.