China is tired of the US butting in on their human rights affairs. After the US State Department released its 35th annual report on human rights, Chinese leaders suggest the US focus on its own struggles and stop using human rights as an excuse to meddle in the affairs of other countries. Within the report, the recent Chinese crackdown on dissidents in the form of restricting internet access and detaining activists.
Hilary Clinton became involved, asking for the release of imprisoned activists and intellectuals, jailed for exercising their "internationally-recognized right to free expression." Clinton continued, pointing out that respecting human rights encourages economic growth and a prosperous society.
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