FACT CHECK: ‘Malicious Farce’ - China’s Latest False Denial of Genocide Evidence.

On January 19, the outgoing administration of U.S. President Donald Trump formally labeled China’s actions against Uighurs and other minorities in China’s northwestern Xinjiang region genocide.

“After careful examination of the available facts, I have determined that the PRC [People’s Republic of China], under the direction and control of the CCP [Chinese Communist Party], has committed genocide against the predominantly Muslim Uighurs and other ethnic and religious minority groups in Xinjiang,” then-Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said.

When asked about the U.S. declaration during a January 20 press conference, China’s Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Hua Chunying accused Pompeo of spreading “venomous lies” and “ludicrous fabrications.”

Hua’s claim that evidence of genocide is fabricated is false.

Despite concerted efforts to block outside access to the region, significant evidence has surfaced that China is pursuing population control policies against Uighur Muslims that may fit the legal definition of genocide. And China’s attempts to deflect criticism of its policies in Xinjiang have themselves courted controversy.

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