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China accuses UK of seeking to discredit its Xinjiang policy

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Posted on February 28, 2025

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BEIJING (Reuters) - Britain is trying to discredit China's policy in the northwestern Xinjiang region, a spokesperson at China's embassy in London said. British Foreign Secretary David Lammy on

China Claims UK is Attempting to Undermine Its Xinjiang Policies

BEIJING (Reuters) - Britain is trying to discredit China's policy in the northwestern Xinjiang region, a spokesperson at China's embassy in London said.

British Foreign Secretary David Lammy on Thursday expressed strong disagreement over the repatriation of 40 Uyghurs to China from Thailand.

The remarks are "hype by the UK side". They disregard facts and are "nothing but despicable political manipulation".

(Reporting by Xiuhao Chen and Ryan Woo; Editing by Sharon Singleton)

Key Takeaways

  • China accuses the UK of discrediting its Xinjiang policy.
  • UK Foreign Secretary criticized Uyghur repatriation.
  • China calls UK's remarks political manipulation.
  • Diplomatic tensions rise over Xinjiang policy.
  • China's embassy in London responds to UK criticism.

Frequently Asked Questions

What did China accuse the UK of regarding Xinjiang?
China accused the UK of trying to discredit its policy in the Xinjiang region.
What was the UK's response to the repatriation of Uyghurs?
British Foreign Secretary David Lammy expressed strong disagreement over the repatriation of 40 Uyghurs to China from Thailand.
How did China describe the UK's remarks on its Xinjiang policy?
China described the UK's remarks as 'hype' and 'despicable political manipulation' that disregards facts.

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