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China wants the world to forget about its crimes in Xinjiang

China continues its persecution of Uyghurs in Xinjiang despite a diplomatic push in Europe. Over a million Uyghurs have been locked up in 're-education' camps.

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  • China continues to persecute Uyghurs despite diplomatic push in Europe.
  • Over a million Uyghurs and other ethnic minorities have been locked up in 're-education' camps.
  • China has threatened Uyghurs with more persecution if they speak out.
  • Uyghurs abroad are sometimes threatened with deportation if they speak up.
  • European Union imposed sanctions on several Chinese officials over the persecution of Uyghurs.
China wants the world to forget about its crimes in Xinjiang
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