"UN Criticizes China's Human Rights Record and Treatment of Uighurs"

China faced rare scrutiny of its human rights record at the United Nations, with the UK and US criticizing its treatment of Uyghurs, Tibetans, and Hong Kong activists, and calling for the repeal of the national security law. China's ambassador dismissed concerns as based on "misunderstanding or misinformation," while smaller countries praised China's poverty alleviation efforts. The review comes after a UN report found "serious human rights violations" against Uyghurs in Xinjiang, prompting increased international scrutiny of China's policies.