China dismisses Pompeo Uighur genocide claim as ‘outrageous lies’

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China on Wednesday dismissed the United States’ declaration that Beijing was committing genocide against Uighurs and other minorities as “outrageous lies” and “poison”.

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Chinese foreign ministry spokeswoman Hua Chunying blamed Washington’s declaration of genocide on outgoing Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, accusing him of fabricating “sensational false propositions” throughout his term in office.

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