Welcoming the softening of media regulations for foreign journalists and encouraging China to ensure restrictions are not imposed on journalists ' access to the Tibetan Autonomous Region and to rural areas , it recommended ( c ) that the new regulations be extended to Chinese journalists . Australia further recommended that China ( d ) respond positively to outstanding visit requests by special procedures and issue a standing invitation ; ( e ) ratify the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights ( ICCPR ) as quickly as possible and with minimal reservations ; ( f ) establish a national human rights institution , in accordance with the Paris Principles ; and ( g ) investigate reports of harassment and detention of human rights defenders , including alleged mistreatment while in police custody , with a view to ending impunity .