The US government considers China’s actions in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region “genocide” and “crimes against humanity.” The statement was made by US Secretary of State Michael Pompeo, Telegraf.com reports.
“After a thorough study of the available facts, I came to the conclusion that the People’s Republic of China committed crimes against humanity at least in Xinjiang in March 2017. In addition, I came to the conclusion that the People’s Republic of China committed genocide there,” Pompeo said in a statement. .
Authorities in the People’s Republic of China have repeatedly denied Washington’s allegations that the rights and freedoms of locals in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region have been violated.