news Scmp World 2026-10-04

China Rejects Xinjiang Human Rights Allegations Following Starbucks Criticism

Beijing has dismissed claims of human rights abuses in Xinjiang as lies after a US lawmaker urged Starbucks to reconsider its store expansion in the region.

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