US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has been accused by Beijing of “neglecting facts” in remarks about the treatment of Uygurs in the remote western region of Xinjiang. Photo: Reuters
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has been accused by Beijing of “neglecting facts” in remarks about the treatment of Uygurs in the remote western region of Xinjiang. Photo: Reuters
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China slams US ‘lies’ about treatment of Uygurs in Xinjiang region

  • US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo’s pledge to raise issue with UN General Assembly draws sharp reaction from Beijing

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Updated: 6:46pm, 9 Sep, 2019

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US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has been accused by Beijing of “neglecting facts” in remarks about the treatment of Uygurs in the remote western region of Xinjiang. Photo: Reuters
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has been accused by Beijing of “neglecting facts” in remarks about the treatment of Uygurs in the remote western region of Xinjiang. Photo: Reuters
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