During a press conference, Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning dismissed the allegations, calling them “unfounded” and “crude interference in China’s internal affairs.”

The spokeswoman expressed China’s “strong dissatisfaction” and “total opposition” to the decision of the European legislature.

She also stressed that the resolution violates the basic principles of international law and diplomatic relations and that “China will lodge a formal protest with the European Union,” she announced.

She stressed that the situation in Xinjiang is of social stability and economic growth, the people live in peace and prosperity.

“China’s policy in Xinjiang has broad popular support and is a reality that no one can deny,” she emphasized. Regarding the accusations of “forced labour”, Mao criticized the European Parliament’s ignorance of the serious human rights violations on its own continent and its silence in the face of the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.

“Once again, they show their double standards,” she said, urging the legislator to “stop spreading lies and tarnishing China’s reputation.”

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