Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, who has been criticized by Europe and the United States over the Uighur human rights issue, visited Turkey, and Uighur people living in Turkey held a protest rally, saying, "China should stop human rights violations. ", And gave a fierce criticism.
Foreign Minister Wang Yi has begun visiting six countries in the Middle East as Western countries and others have increased pressure on China this week, including imposing sanctions on officials in the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region for being involved in human rights violations.
Foreign Minister Wang Yi explained China's position as "sanctions based on lies" to Middle Eastern countries, and it seems that there is also an aim to counter Europe and the United States. I had a meeting with the Foreign Minister.
Tens of thousands of people who fled the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region live in Turkey, and held protest rallies in Istanbul and other places in conjunction with Foreign Minister Wang Yi's visit.
Participants in the rally were criticized, saying, "China should stop human rights violations" and "release our family."
Under these circumstances, Turkish Foreign Minister Chaushor said in a meeting with Foreign Minister Wang Yi that he conveyed the idea that the treatment of Uighurs is a "sensitive issue" for Turkey.