China News Agency, Brussels, May 31. The Chinese Mission to the European Union responded to the remarks made by the EU High Commissioner on Human Rights in China on May 31, emphasizing that the European side's so-called "restricted access" is not a fact, and China firmly opposes the bossy "teacher" It will not accept interference in China's internal affairs under the pretext of human rights.

　　A reporter asked, the EU spokesman said that the visit of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights (High Commissioner for Human Rights) to Xinjiang was restricted, and he was unable to fully engage with relevant organizations and individuals. The EU regrets that. What is China's comment?

　　The spokesperson of the Chinese Mission to the European Union said that from May 23 to 28, the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet paid a visit to China, during which he visited Xinjiang to hear about China’s ethnic and religious policies, Xinjiang’s counter-terrorism and de-radicalization. A comprehensive introduction to the measures and results; visit the ancient city of Kashgar and go deep into the cotton fields; watch the exhibition on the theme of anti-terrorism and de-radicalization, and learn more about the legal and policy framework, practice and effectiveness of counter-terrorism and de-radicalization in Xinjiang.

　　In addition, Bachelet communicated with religious figures to learn about Xinjiang's lawful respect for and protection of Muslims' freedom of religious belief.

　　The spokesperson stressed that the arrangements for Bachelet's activities during her visit to China are based on her own wishes and have been fully negotiated by both parties.

Bachelet also said at the press conference that during his visit to China, extensive exchanges were conducted without supervision, and the so-called "restricted access" by the European side is not true.

　　The spokesperson pointed out that some Western countries and anti-China forces have fabricated and hyped sensational lies of the century on so-called Xinjiang-related issues under the guise of human rights.

Xinjiang-related issues are not human rights issues at all, but a major issue of safeguarding national sovereignty, security and territorial integrity.

China has cracked down on violent and terrorist activities in accordance with the law, safeguarded the safety of life and property of people of all ethnic groups, and the human rights of people of all ethnic groups in Xinjiang have been effectively guaranteed.

In Xinjiang, there have been no cases of violence and terrorism for more than five consecutive years. The society is safe and stable, development continues to improve, and the people live and work in peace and contentment.

Anyone who has visited Xinjiang, like the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights himself, can draw objective and fair conclusions.

　　? The spokesperson emphasized that there is no best human rights protection, only better.

Whether a country's human rights situation is good or not, its people have the most say.

China is willing to actively carry out human rights dialogue and cooperation with all parties on the basis of equality and mutual respect.

However, he firmly opposes the arrogant "teacher", opposes the politicization and instrumentalization of human rights issues, opposes double standards, and will not accept the use of human rights as an excuse to interfere in China's internal affairs.

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