China attempts to justify Uighur excesses, rejects US 'interference' as Trump signs bill

In response to Uyghur Human Rights Bill signed by US President Donald Trump, Chinese mouthpiece Global Times has claimed that it is a result of manipulation done by 'international anti-China forces'. Releasing a documentary,  Chinese mouthpiece said that it is a 'powerful response' to  'so-called Uyghur Human Rights Policy Act of 2020', Chinese mouthpiece said that aforesaid bill 'grossly interferes in China's internal affairs' and 'intervenes in Xinjiang's governance and construction efforts.'

Issuing clarification on Chinese attempts to end 'extremism' in Xinjiang, mouthpiece said that Chinese government and  people of all ethnic groups in Xinjiang have taken various measures to eliminate 'three evil forces' -  extremism, separatism and counter terrorism from its soil. It added that  'interference of external forces' stimulates unity consciousness of people of all ethnic groups in Xinjiang.

Moreover, it states that interference of external forces has raised 'border consciousness and patriotic feelings' amongst Chinese people. It goes on to attack US for its 'double standards', slamming America for racism, religious intolerance and for banning  entry of citizens from seven Islamic countries.

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" bill also reminds us of need to strengn international interpretation and explanation of Xinjiang question, enhance publicity of Xinjiang's achievements, and correct wrong understanding of China's governance of Xinjiang and fight back against attacks and slanders against Chinese people of all ethnic groups, Chinese government and Communist Party of China," article states.

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Uighur Human Rights Policy Act of 2020

Donald Trump on Wednesday signed legislation that seeks to punish China for its crackdown on ethnic mirities. In a statement issued, White House said that Trump signed Uighur Human Rights Policy Act of 2020 and said that it “holds accountable perpetrators of human rights violations and abuses such as systematic use of indoctrination camps, forced labor, and intrusive surveillance to eradicate ethnic identity and religious beliefs of Uyghurs and or mirities in China.” 

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bill includes sanctions on Chinese officials directly involved in crackdown. It would impose sanctions on specific Chinese officials, such as Communist Party official who oversees government policy in Xinjiang.  legislation requires U.S. government to report to Congress on human rights violations in Xinjiang as well as China’s acquisition of techlogy used for mass detention and surveillance. It also requires American authorities to look into pervasive reports of harassment and threats of Uighurs and or Chinese nationals in United States.

China has publicly brushed away criticism of its crackdown in Xinjiang, which it launched in 2014 as “Strike Hard Against Violent Extremism” campaign in vast resource-rich territory in far rthwest of country. 

bill also comes in contrast to claims made by ex-National Security Advisor John Bolton as he alleged in his book that Trump in a private conversation agreed to support  brutal campaign of China against Uighur Muslims in return of help for reelection.

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