U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken made strong remarks about China’s actions towards the Uighur Muslim minority population before his upcoming visit to the country. Blinken has labeled the ongoing repression and religious discrimination as a ‘genocide’. The comments echo those of his predecessor Mike Pompeo and are expected to heighten tensions before the anticipated talks. This is part of the Biden administration’s broader strategy to confront China on human rights abuses, a stark contrast to previous approaches. Beijing denies the accusations vehemently and defends the policies as necessary measures against separatism and religious extremism.
Blinken, ahead of China visit, calls out Beijing’s ongoing ‘genocide’ against minority Muslims
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken made strong remarks about China’s actions towards the Uighur Muslim minority population before his upcoming visit to the country. Blinken has labeled the ongoing repression and religious discrimination as a ‘genocide’. The comments echo those of his predecessor Mike Pompeo and are expected to heighten tensions before the anticipated talks. This is part of the Biden administration’s broader strategy to confront China on human rights abuses, a stark contrast to previous approaches. Beijing denies the accusations vehemently and defends the policies as necessary measures against separatism and religious extremism.
