Empire State in China lights row

Rights groups have criticised the move to bathe New York's Empire State Building in red and yellow in honour of communist China's 60th anniversary.

Managers of the building said the lights were to honour the Chinese people, adding that they celebrated many cultures and causes in such a way.

But Human Rights Watch, which has offices in the building, voiced dismay.

The group objected to celebrating the Communist Party, whose rule it said had seen many rights abuses.

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Human Rights Watch is right to object to this light show. Here in Toronto the CN Tower lights are used to celebrate different groups, but I think this was a big mistake on the part of the Empire State Building management.  Maybe Human Rights Watch needs to move or at least make some changes to their lease when it comes up for renewal.