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<p>We have serious concerns about the human rights situation in Xinjiang and reports
of the Chinese Government’s deepening crackdown, including credible reports of re-education
camps and widespread surveillance and restrictions targeted at ethnic minorities.
We are aware of media reports that some Uyghurs may have been subject to unwanted
DNA tests.</p><p>The UK supports the statement of 26 October by the European External
Action Service highlighting concerns about Xinjiang.</p><p>I raised our concerns about
Xinjiang with Vice Minister Guo Yezhou during my visit to China on 22 July 2018. The
Foreign Secretary, Rt Hon Jeremy Hunt MP, also raised our concerns about the region
with Chinese State Councillor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi during his visit to China
on 30 July 2018. The UK raised our concerns about Xinjiang in our Item 4 statement
at the September UN Human Rights Council.</p>
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