Protest in Berlin Against Visit of Chinese Foreign Minister

Activists in Berlin protest Chinese FM Wang Yi’s visit, condemning Uyghur genocide, repression in Tibet and Hong Kong, and urging Germany to prioritize human rights over diplomacy.

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi is currently undertaking a high-level visit to Europe from June 30 to July 6, 2025, covering key diplomatic stops in Brussels, Berlin, and Paris. On Thursday, activists gathered in Berlin to protest his visit to Germany, condemning the Chinese government’s continued human rights violations.

On Thursday, July 3, 2025, activists gathered in Berlin to protest the official visit of China’s Foreign Minister to Germany, condemning the Chinese government’s continued human rights violations. The demonstration, held in front of the Foreign Office, was organized by the Berlin Office of the World Uyghur Congress (WUC).

Participants included members of the Uyghur, Tibetan, and Hong Kong communities, who came together in a powerful show of solidarity against the Chinese Communist Party’s oppressive policies. Protesters denounced the ongoing genocide against the Uyghurs, cultural and religious repression in Tibet, and the erosion of freedoms in Hong Kong.

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“While we fundamentally support diplomatic dialogue, we cannot remain silent in the face of crimes against humanity,” said Gheyyur Kurban, Director of the Berlin Office of the WUC. “In East Turkistan, the creeping genocide continues through internment camps, forced assimilation, and systematic forced labor. At the same time, Uyghurs living in Germany are subjected to transnational repression — a clear violation of German sovereignty.”

Kurban urged the German government to take a principled stance during the ministerial visit. “Germany must not compromise its values. It must categorically reject genocide, oppose forced labor, and confront transnational repression. Human rights must not be sidelined for the sake of diplomacy,” he added.

The demonstration underscored growing demands across Europe for governments to adopt a tougher stance on China’s human rights record and to stand with communities affected by Beijing’s authoritarian rule.

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