China denounces U.N. report detailing human rights abuses of Uyghurs
PBS NewsHourMAR 28 2022
Western claims about human rights violations in Xinjiang are fabricated lies, designed to misinform public opinion and smear China This is not to say that China is a human rights paradise, but the facts are that the country has an overall positive record. By tackling religious extremism in Xinjiang, Beijing is promoting the province's development and improving the life of its Uyghur population.
This latest report reaffirms that Beijing has been conducting crimes against humanity in Xinjiang. With its disregard for individual rights, the PRC has overseen one of modern times worst rights violations outside a war zone while justifying its actions by emphasizing economic growth. The international community, particularly the West, has a moral obligation to defend human rights, even if it means confronting Beijing.