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PoliticsChina responds to US criticism of Starbucks’ Xinjiang expansion

China’s Foreign Ministry rejected allegations about Xinjiang made by a US congressional committee, calling the so-called “genocide” a blatant lie and accusing the group of politically motivated smears. Spokesperson Guo Jiakun said China would continue opening up to foreign businesses. Starbucks opened two Xinjiang stores on Tuesday.

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CCGTN★★★☆☆2026-10-04 15:04Original

China responds to US criticism of Starbucks’ Xinjiang expansion
China responds to US criticism of Starbucks’ Xinjiang expansionPolitics