The Impact of the Repression in Xinjiang on China’s Relations with Other Countries
The Impact of the Repression in Xinjiang on China’s Relations with Other Countries

Author(s): Marcin Przychodniak
Subject(s): Politics, Economic policy, International relations/trade, Studies in violence and power
Published by: PISM Polski Instytut Spraw Międzynarodowych
Keywords: Xinjiang; Uyghurs; repression; China; genocide; policy; economic policy; sanctions;
Summary/Abstract: The policy of repression of Uyghurs in Xinjiang has become a significant element of criticism of China in the world. In March this year, the EU, U.S., Canada, and the United Kingdom imposed sanctions on China over the matter. Moreover, the Netherlands, the U.S. and Canada described China’s actions as genocide. For China, however, its actions involving Uyghurs are a key element of domestic politics, which is why it presents accusations as disinformation. It has imposed counter sanctions, including on the EU, and their wide scope indicates that for China, Xinjiang is more important than, for example, the ratification of the Comprehensive Investment Agreement (CAI) with the EU.

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