Tag: Uighur

Categories Op-ed

Is the real reason the US is so interested in what’s going on in Xinjiang because it contains so much oil?

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The Americans have made a lot of noise about the Uighurs, but given the region’s strategic importance to China and its richness in natural resources, that may be more about geopolitical machinations than human rights. … Read More >Is the real reason the US is so interested in what’s going on in Xinjiang because it contains so much oil?

Categories Asia & Pacific

Beijing blasts Western sanctions over alleged human rights abuses, says ‘door to China’ can no longer be opened with cannons

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The Chinese Foreign Ministry has issued a fierce rebuke of European and American sanctions levied on Beijing over alleged human rights abuses, claiming the West will regret their “stupid and arrogant behavior.” … Read More >Beijing blasts Western sanctions over alleged human rights abuses, says ‘door to China’ can no longer be opened with cannons