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China deserves new sanctions over Xinjiang - EU

The Chinese national flag and the East Turkestan flag, which supporters of Xinjiang independence use to represent their homeland, are seen in this illustration picture taken May 30, 2022. (Photo: Reuters)

European Union (EU) lawmakers pushed to bolster sanctions against Chinese officials involved in alleged human rights violations in the western region of Xinjiang.

The European Parliament adopted a non-binding resolution on Thursday condemning systematic repression of the Uyghur community in China, including through mass deportation, family separation, religious restrictions, and the extensive use of surveillance. It called for a ban on importing goods made with forced labour.

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