China criticises u s for passing uighur bill
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Yes, China has indeed criticized the United States for passing the Uighur Human Rights Policy Act, which aims to hold Chinese officials accountable for human rights abuses against the Uighur Muslim minority in Xinjiang, China.
On December 3, 2019, the US House of Representatives passed the bill with a bipartisan majority, and on December 11, 2019, the US Senate passed it with a similar majority. The bill was signed into law by President Donald Trump on December 27, 2019.
The Uighur Human Rights Policy Act requires the US Secretary of State to submit a report to Congress on the human rights situation in Xinjiang, and it also imposes sanctions on Chinese officials responsible for human rights abuses against the Uighurs.
China has strongly condemned the bill, calling it "gross interference" in its internal affairs and "a serious violation of the principles of international relations." China has also accused the US of "hypocrisy" and "double standards" on human rights issues.
In response to the bill, China has taken several measures, including:
- Expelling three US journalists from the country.
- Imposing sanctions on several US-based organizations and individuals.
- Suspending US warship visits to Hong Kong.
- Canceling a US-China trade deal on soybeans.
The Uighur Human Rights Policy Act is seen as a significant step by the US to hold China accountable for its human rights record, particularly in Xinjiang, where an estimated 1 million Uighurs and other minority groups have been detained in "re-education" camps.
The international community has also been increasingly critical of China's treatment of the Uighurs, with many countries, including the European Union, Canada, and Australia, calling for greater transparency and accountability from China.
The situation in Xinjiang remains highly controversial, with reports of forced labor, torture, and other human rights abuses. The Uighur Human Rights Policy Act is seen as a crucial step towards addressing these abuses and promoting greater respect for human rights in China.