Source Title: Ministry of Foreign Affairs: Welcome to the visit of the UN Human Rights Commissioner to Xinjiang to oppose the use of the Xinjiang issue for political manipulation
On June 22, Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Zhao Lijian presided over a regular press conference. A reporter asked a question. On the 21st, the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights expressed his hope that he would visit Xinjiang in a meaningful way this year. Will the Ministry of Foreign Affairs agree to visit?
Zhao Lijian pointed out that the remarks made by the UN Human Rights Commissioner on Xinjiang-related issues are seriously inconsistent with the facts.
At present, Xinjiang’s society is peaceful and stable, the economy is prosperous and development, the people live and work in peace and contentment, and the human rights of the people of all ethnic groups are fully guaranteed. Certain countries and forces spread lies and false information about Xinjiang for political purposes in an attempt to smear China’s image, interfere in China’s internal affairs, and contain China’s development. Their attempts will not succeed.
Zhao Lijian said that we welcome the OHCHR to visit China and Xinjiang. The invitation to the OHCHR to visit China and Xinjiang has already been issued, and the two sides have been in communication. At the same time, we have also stated on many occasions that this visit should be a friendly visit, and the purpose is to promote exchanges and cooperation between the two parties, not to conduct a so-called “investigation” based on presumption of guilt. We firmly oppose anyone using this matter for political manipulation and pressure China.
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