Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Guo Jiakun underscored that the issues in both regions are internal affairs, the document has no basis in facts and violates the basic principles of mutual respect.

Guo stressed that such statements are inconsistent with the high level of cooperation that currently characterizes the bilateral ties between the two countries.

The spokesperson said Beijing hopes that Switzerland will properly acknowledge the importance and sensitivity of these issues, respect China’s fundamental interests and concerns, and stop spreading misinformation. He also urged it to take actions constructively and respect the overall framework of bilateral relations.

The Swiss report assured on Wednesday that Tibetans and Uyghurs living in Switzerland were likely under pressure from China and were systematically monitored, photographed, and filmed.

Beijing has repeatedly reiterated that it considers the issues of Xinjiang and Tibet as sensitive subjects of its national interests and has urged other nations to respect its sovereignty and refrain from interference.

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