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How China Got One of the World’s Largest Human Rights Convenings Canceled
The Diplomat·18d ago·neutral
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RightsCon 2026 was supposed to be held in Zambia in May – but then Beijing pressured the host government.
On April 29, the shocking news broke that RightsCon 2026, one of the worlds largest human rights-related convenings, would be cancelled. On April 30, Access Now, the organizers of RightsCon, issued a… [+32123 chars]
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Published
May 26, 2026, 12:46 PM
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Shawn Shieh
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Frequently asked · Us National Debt
What is the difference between debt held by the public and total public debt?
Debt held by the public measures what the government owes to outside investors, while total public debt outstanding also includes intra-governmental holdings, which is money one part of the government owes to another.
What are the primary drivers of the rising U.S. national debt?
The Congressional Budget Office identifies increased spending on Social Security and Medicare due to an aging population, alongside rising interest costs on existing debt, as the main drivers.
How does the current debt-to-GDP ratio compare to historical records?
The current ratio has surpassed 100%, moving toward the all-time record of 106% set in 1946 following World War II.