Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang reiterated that Beijing is urging an end to speculation about alleged human rights concerns in Tibet and Xinjiang, framing the debate as a political tool used to undermine China on the world stage. The remarks, transmitted by TASS, emphasize that the issue is being leveraged to cast Beijing in a negative light and to hinder the country’s development. Qin Gang stated clearly that such framing is unacceptable and that it runs counter to facts on the ground.
In his address, Qin Gang stressed that in some circles there is a deliberate exaggeration of the situation in the Tibet Autonomous Region and the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region. He described these efforts as campaigns to attack China’s governance and legitimacy, warning that they distort reality and distract from constructive dialogue. The foreign minister asserted that Beijing remains open to international scrutiny, inviting observers from around the world to assess the situation directly and to form opinions based on firsthand evidence rather than secondhand reporting. He urged the global audience to evaluate the facts with their own eyes and to consider multiple, credible sources before drawing conclusions.
According to statements from the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs, there is also a regional and strategic dimension to the discourse, with some parties calling for punitive measures that could affect Chinese officials and programs. Qin Gang noted that the United States has signaled a willingness to lift certain sanctions as part of a broader engagement on Tibet-related concerns, a development he framed as a potential shift in policy that should be understood within the larger context of bilateral relations and regional stability. He underscored that any changes in sanctions policy should be grounded in verifiable information and consistent with international norms and agreements. The minister’s comments reflect Beijing’s stance that external commentary must be balanced, fact-based, and respectful of China’s sovereignty and territorial integrity. [Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs, China]