Isabella Jackson
Dr. Isabella Jackson is an assistant professor of Chinese history at Trinity College Dublin (TCD), known for her critical stance on human rights issues in China. Recently in the news for declining an invitation to meet with representatives of the Chinese Foundation for Human Rights Development, she expressed concern over the foundation's role in promoting a misleading narrative about China's human rights record. Dr. Jackson emphasized the importance of addressing human rights abuses in China, particularly in regions like Tibet and Xinjiang, and criticized the meeting as an opportunity for propaganda rather than genuine dialogue.
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Dr Isabella Jackson, assistant professor of Chinese history, expressed surprise that officials from the Department of Foreign Affairs were meeting with a Chinese human rights organization.
TCD professor ‘quite surprised’ by Department meeting with Chinese human rights body – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2025-10-13