The U.S. and China respond to the Uyghur issue UN Security Council Open Discussion September 26, 11:56
A public debate on the theme of counter-terrorism was held at the United Nations Security Council, and a representative from the US criticized China as an excuse for counter-terrorism in Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region and oppressing many Uyghur people On the other hand, Chinese representatives argued that terrorist activities have been reduced by the crackdown.
At the UN General Assembly held in New York, the speeches of the leaders of each country continued. On the 25th, the Security Council hosted a public debate on anti-terrorism hosted by the presidency Russia.
In this situation, U.S. Deputy Ambassador Cohen in the United States pointed out that in the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region in China, 1 million Uyghur people were arbitrarily restrained and tortured and forced to work. He criticized the Chinese government, saying, “China has the right to deal with the threat of terrorism, but cannot counteract the peaceful activities of Muslims against the counter-terrorism.”
On the other hand, China's deputy ambassador to the United Nations, Wu Hai-an, said, “It has succeeded in effectively suppressing and reducing the terrorist activities that have frequently occurred as a result of countermeasures against terrorism,” and China has taken the necessary actions for security. I argued that I was taking it.
On the issue of the Uyghurs, the Secretary of State of Pompeio criticized the Religious Freedom Meeting hosted by President Trump in line with the United Nations General Assembly on the 23rd.