Japan’s parliament passed a resolution on Tuesday expressing concern about alleged human rights abuses in Xinjiang Uyghur autonomous region ahead of the Beijing Winter Olympics on Friday, while remaining circumspect in its criticism of China. The resolution was passed by the lower chamber, with approval from the ruling Liberal Democratic Party and some opposition parties. [Reuters] It voiced concerns over the human rights situation and violations of freedom of religion in the Xinjiang Uyghur autonomous region, Tibet, and Hong Kong, calling on Japan’s government to work with the international community in resolving the issues and implement comprehensive relieving measures. “Human rights issues cannot just be domestic issues because human rights hold universal values and are a rightful matter of concern for the international community,” the resolution said. “This chamber recognizes changes to the status quo with force, which are symbolized by the serious human rights situation, as a threat to …