UK House of Lords member and top human rights lawyer, called China’s abuses against Uyghurs ‘crimes against humanity’ and urged global action. She warned against silence on mass detentions, forced labour, and cultural erasure.
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Uyghur representatives joined a Washington event to honour victims of authoritarianism and reaffirmed calls for justice and freedom for Uyghurs facing genocide by China's authoritarian government.
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"If this trajectory continues, China may be forced to reassess and alter its broader trade war strategy. For now, however, the first round ends with a quiet yet decisive defeat for Beijing."
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