WASHINGTON, D.C.: The United States branded strategic rivals China and Russia “forces of instability” on Friday (Saturday in Manila), grouping them with Iran and North Korea as countries whose rights abuses amount to a global threat.

The charge was made by acting secretary of state John Sullivan as he launched Washington’s annual global human rights report, which this year is focused on destabilizing abuses by state actors.

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