Event Brief
Oct 4, 2026 at 5:09 AM ET
China rejects Xinjiang abuse claims after Starbucks criticism
By The BriefBrief · Sources (1)
China’s Foreign Ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun on Saturday rejected allegations of human rights abuses against Xinjiang’s mostly Muslim Uygur population, calling claims of “genocide” a “blatant lie.” He accused the US group raising the claims of attacking Beijing for political purposes, after a US lawmaker urged Starbucks to close its new stores in the region.
WHO: Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun
WHAT: Guo rejected allegations of genocide and other human rights abuses in Xinjiang.
WHEN: Oct 4, 2026 at 4:00 AM ET
WHERE: China
WHY: A US lawmaker criticized Starbucks for opening its first stores in Xinjiang and urged the company to close them.
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