Chinese Embassy Twitter account locked for “dehumanization”The Associated PressWASHINGTON. It is an independent newspaper in the real sense of the term. Australia’s PM called the tweet posted by China’s foreign ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian ‘truly repugnant’ and called for an apology China’s embassy in Australia said politicians there had “misread” a tweet showing a digitally-altered image of an Australian soldier holding a bloodied knife to the throat of an Afghan child, and were trying to stoke nationalism. Australia’s PM called the tweet posted by China’s foreign ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian ‘truly repugnant’ and called for an apology China’s embassy in Australia said politicians there had “misread” a tweet showing a digitally-altered image of an Australian soldier holding a bloodied knife to the throat of an Afghan child, and were trying to stoke nationalism. "The Chinese embassy's post drew ire and calls for Twitter to remove it given the Chinese government's oppressive campaign against Uyghurs and other Muslim ethnic minorities. In June last year, it removed more than 170,000 accounts it said were tied to a Beijing-backed influence operation that deceptively spread messages favourable to the Chinese government. Watch SBS World News live daily at 6:30pm on TV and on our app. Twitter locked the account belonging to the Chinese Embassy in Washington after a tweet stated that Uighur women in Xinjiang have been emancipated and are no longer “baby making machines.”. Twitter The now-deleted tweet by the Chinese Embassy in the US. SHANGHAI (Reuters) -- Twitter has locked the account of China's U.S. embassy for a tweet that defended China's policy towards Muslim Uighurs in Xinjia WASHINGTON (AP) — Twitter locked the account belonging to the Chinese Embassy in Washington after a tweet stated that Uighur women in Xinjiang have been emancipated and are … We strongly condemn such acts, &call for holding them accountable. The Chinese embassy in Washington, which joined Twitter in June 2019, did not immediately respond to a request for comment. "There are numerous reports and information relating to Xinjiang that are against China. China's US embassy recently tweeted an article claiming that Uighur women are no longer "baby-making machines". On January 7, the Chinese embassy in Washington shared a report by China Daily and wrote, "Studies show that in the process of eradicating extremism, the minds of Uyghur women in Xinjiang were emancipated and gender equality and reproductive health were promoted, making them no longer baby-making machines. Twitter restricted the ability of the Chinese Embassy to the U.S. to post tweets after it deemed one of its posts dehumanising to the Uighur people, a … China's US embassy recently tweeted an article claiming that Uighur women are no longer "baby-making machines". China's Foreign Ministry said on Thursday it was confused by the move and that it was the embassy's responsibility to call out disinformation and clarify the truth. 131 were here. The Tribune, the largest selling English daily in North India, publishes news and views without any bias or prejudice of any kind. 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Twitter locked the account belonging to the Chinese U.S. Embassy in Washington after a tweet stated that Uygur women in Xinjiang have been emancipated and are no longer baby making machines. However, the post has now been removed by the social media giant. Twitter said the tweet violated its stance against “dehumanising” people. Twitter is blocked in China but has been embraced by Chinese state media and diplomats, many of whom have taken to the platform to aggressively defend the country's positions in what has come to be known as 'Wolf Warrior' diplomacy. The Twitter block on the Chinese Embassy reveals what has always been the case. Aquí nos gustaría mostrarte una descripción, pero el sitio web que estás mirando no lo permite. On Tuesday, the tweet was pinned to the top of Zhao’s social media account, and China’s Global Times newspaper, known for nationalistic views, interviewed the Chinese artist who created the image. New Zealand’s Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said earlier on Tuesday that New Zealand has registered its concern with Chinese authorities over the use of the “unfactual” image of the soldier. China has repeatedly rejected accusations of abuse in Xinjiang, where a UN panel has said at least a million Uighurs and other Muslims had been detained in camps. We hope they can discern what is correct and truthful.". Twitter's suspension of the embassy's account came a day after the Trump administration, in its final hours, accused China of committing genocide in Xinjiang, a finding endorsed by the incoming Biden administration. “The Chinese Embassy twitter account was hacked this afternoon and we condemn such an act,” the embassy said on Twitter. This is not the first time Twitter has taken action against China-linked accounts. Chinese embassy says Australia ‘misread’ offending Twitter post. Washington [US], January 10 (ANI): Twitter has removed a post by the Chinese embassy in the USA which claimed that Uyghur women have been "emancipated" and are no longer "baby-making machines. SBS acknowledges the traditional owners of country throughout Australia. The US-based social media platform said the tweet violated its stand against "dehumanising" people. A deliberately leaked document delivered by the Chinese embassy in Canberra to The Age newspaper reveals 14 disputes that are “poisoning bilateral relations”. Reuters, Punjab Budget: Jobs, pay hike, loan waiver; Manpreet Badal opens purse strings in election year, Govt to waive farm loans of 1.13 lakh farmers, Punjab Budget: Govt to waive farm loans of 1.13 lakh farmers; Rs 7,180 crore power subsidy announced. By subscribing, you agree to SBS’s terms of service and privacy policy including receiving email updates from SBS. WASHINGTON (AP) — Twitter locked the account belonging to the Chinese Embassy in Washington after a tweet stated that Uighur women in Xinjiang have been emancipated and are … China says that it is a "victim" of misinformation after Twitter restricted the account of the Chinese embassy in the United States. Twitter has locked the account of China's US embassy, saying a tweet defending Chinese policy in Xinjiang violated its stand against 'dehumanising' people. The Chinese embassy's account has not posted any new tweets since 9 January. The ultimatum from China. In the episode, Gupta talks about China’s 14 grievances and explains how President Xi Jinping lost an opportunity. Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in the Commonwealth of Australia Address: 15 Coronation Drive, Yarralumla, ACT 2600 Tel: 0061-2-62283999, Fax: 0061-2-62283836 Reuters file. Twitter locked the account belonging to the Chinese Embassy in Washington after a tweet stated that Uighur women in Xinjiang have been emancipated and are no longer “baby making machines.” You'll be requested to undertake at least 14 days mandatory quarantine at a designated hotel or facility on arrival followed by additional COVID-19 prevention measures determined by local authorities at your entry point and final destination in China. Dec 01, 2020 “The rage and roar of some Australian politicians and media is nothing but misreading of and overreaction to Mr Zhao’s tweet,” the Chinese embassy in Canberra said in a statement on Tuesday. Chinese Embassy’s tweet on Uyghur women. The Chinese embassy in the US had the post linked to an article that openly denied all accusations of forced sterilisation in Xinjiang. 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According to the Sri Lankan media, the suspension lasted 19 hours.. China’s embassy in Australia said politicians there had “misread” a tweet showing a digitally-altered image of an Australian soldier holding a bloodied knife to the throat of an Afghan child, and were trying to stoke nationalism. After the suspension was lifted, the Chinese embassy said in a press statement that Twitter suspended the account @ChinaEmbSL without notifying a specific reason. Sign up now for the latest news from Australia and around the world direct to your inbox. China's embassy has reignited its dispute with Australia hours after Scott Morrison called for calm over an image a Chinese government official shared on Twitter. China’s government mouthpiece The Global Times has published a cartoon depicting a bloodied kangaroo while demanding Australia apologise to China’s “wolf warrior artist”. Twitter claimed the post "violated the Twitter rules". Chinese embassy blames hackers for retweeting Donald Trump's claim that Democrats cheated in the election. The Chinese embassy has ramped up its rhetoric due to Australia's refusal to back down on its criticisms. Australia’s Foreign Affairs and Trade secretary had called ambassador Cheng Jingye on Monday to complain about the social media post, it confirmed, adding that Cheng had “refuted the unwarranted accusations as absolutely unacceptable”. Women chefs in commercial kitchens, and how! The Chinese embassy said Australia's response tried to "deflect public attention" from the "horrible atrocities by certain Australian soldiers" and blame China for the "worsening of bilateral ties" . Social networking platform Twitter on Thursday said that it has locked the account of China's US embassy for a tweet that defended China's policies in the Xinjiang region after it violated the firm's policy against "dehumanisation". We love feedback: help us improve by rating the app and sharing your suggestions at apps@sbs.com.au. Twitter said Thursday it has locked the account of the Chinese embassy in the US, over a tweet claiming Uighur women had stopped being “baby-making machines” after their minds had been “emancipated.” A Twitter spokesperson told AFP it took action against the tweet for “violating our policy against dehumanization.” The inflammatory tweet came just days after China effectively blocked an A$1.2 billion ($883.44 million) wine export industry by imposing dumping tariffs of up to 200 per cent on Australian wine. 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In November last year, Twitter refused to take down a tweet from a Chinese government-linked Twitter account showing a doctored image of an Australian soldier holding a knife to the throat of a child. The tweet was removed by Twitter and replaced by a label stating it was no longer available. It was started by Sardar Dyal Singh Majithia, a public-spirited philanthropist, and is run by a trust comprising five eminent persons as trustees. Australia’s PM called the tweet posted by China’s foreign ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian ‘truly repugnant’ and called for an apology, Updated At: Twitter Inc. has locked the official account for the Chinese Embassy to the U.S. after a post that defended the Beijing government’s policies in the western region of Xinjiang, where critics say China is engaged in the forced sterilization of minority Uighur women. Download our free app on the App Store or Google Play for the latest headlines and breaking news alerts. 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Twitter said Thursday it has locked the account of the Chinese embassy in the US, over a tweet claiming Uighur women were no longer "baby-making machines" after their minds had been "emancipated". It's a responsibility for our embassy in the US to clarify the truth," she said. Spokeswoman Hua Chunying told a briefing on Thursday that China's Foreign Ministry was confused by Twitter's move. Chinese embassy says Australia ‘misread’ offending Twitter post. Restraint and moderation, rather than agitational language and partisanship, are the hallmarks of the paper. The Chinese embassy in the US had the post linked to an article that openly denied all accusations of forced sterilisation in Xinjiang. After the Chinese Embassy in Sri Lanka's account was suspended last year, it argued its "freedom of speech" must be honored, even though Twitter posts are blocked in the mainland. The Tribune has two sister publications, Punjabi Tribune (in Punjabi) and Dainik Tribune (in Hindi). 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