UN Dismisses Debate on China’s Alleged Xinjiang Abuses

Published OCT 7 2022·Updated OCT 10 2022

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The Spin

Anti-China narrative

It's hugely disappointing that this motion was shot down, especially by countries with Muslim populations. The proposal only sought to open a debate about China's abuse and mistreatment of Muslims, and it seems that those who voted against it did so out of fear of losing Chinese economic investment.

The Straits Times

Pro-China narrative

Though Western nations, specifically the US, love to pontificate about human rights, this is only to serve the West's geopolitical interests. It's quite telling that prominent Muslim-majority countries like the UAE and Qatar chose to vote "no," proving that the developing world is beginning to wake up and challenge Western hegemony over international affairs.

Global Times