EU imports from Xinjiang rose by 34% in 2022

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Xinjiang is known for the brutal repression of the mostly Muslim Uyghur people who live in the Chinese province. A series of investigative reports has shown mass surveillance, persecution, and also instances of forced labour. China sanctioned some European lawmakers and academics after the EU had sanctioned four Chinese officials connected to the situation in Xinjiang.

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EU imports from Xinjiang rose by 34% in 2022

Exports from the Chinese province of Xinjiang to EU countries increased by 34% last year, data from the Chinese Customs Office shows, pitting the EU's drive to uphold human rights and eradicate forced labour against the need for imported goods.

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EU imports from Xinjiang rose by 34 percent in 2022

Exports from the Chinese province of Xinjiang to EU countries rose by 34 percent last year, according to data from the Chinese customs office. This means that the EU's efforts to respect human rights and abolish forced labour are offset by the need for imported goods.

2 months ago

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