I appreciate the call for introspection, but I think human rights violations should be criticized regardless, and even more widely than currently. I don’t care who does it - it’s everyone’s duty.

Special attention should be focused on severe and extensive violations.

Example: should we not criticize Iran for killing protesters? Should we not criticize Russia for attempting to conquer Ukraine and bombing civilians? Should we not criticize Israel for bombing civilians and starving Gaza’s population? Those are severe and extensive violations. If nobody makes a fuss, they become normality.

As for China… violations in China are extensive. Millions of people are affected by detainment, coercive relocation or forced labour programs. National identities of minority peoples are being erased, people are relocated by force or imprisoned if they oppose. People’s languages and customs are being banned from public life and education, religious minorities are discriminated against. Some violations are also severe (death penalty is meted out regularly for those who oppose too much).

I note: an average European country can criticize that without looking hypocritical.

Yesterday I criticized my own country, today I will criticize another country, and I expect politicians to meet the same standard.