1/ A lot of friends are concerned about the Chinese Uighurs in Xinjiang after they saw reports claiming "millions of Uighurs detained in camps".

In July 2020, a Joint Statement on China's Xinjiang Policy was delivered at the 44th session of Human Rights Council. Let’s read it:

2/ We reiterate that the work of UNHRC should be conducted in an objective, transparent, non-selective, constructive, non-confrontational and non-politicized manner.

3/ We reaffirm our commitment to the promotion and protection of human rights and our firm opposition to the practice of politicization of human rights issues and double standards.

4/ Terrorism and extremism are common enemies to human beings and pose severe threats to all human rights.

5/ We note with concern that terrorism, separatism, and extremism have caused enormous damage to people of all ethnic groups in Xinjiang, China, and seriously infringed upon their human rights.

6/ We note with appreciation that China has undertaken a series of measures in response to threats in accordance with the law to safeguard the human rights of all ethnic groups in Xinjiang.

7/ There was no single terrorist attack in Xinjiang in the last three years. Safety and stability have been restored in Xinjiang. The human rights of people of all ethnic groups in Xinjiang have been effectively safeguarded.

8/ We appreciate China's openness and transparency which is evident from, among other things, inviting more than 1,000 diplomats, officials of international organizations, journalists, and religious personages to visit Xinjiang, who witnessed Xinjiang's remarkable achievements.

9/ We take note that the Chinese government has extended an invitation to the High Commissioner for Human Rights to visit Xinjiang, and the two sides are keeping contact on the matter.

10/ We urge refraining from making unfounded allegations against China based on disinformation.