U.S. And Allies Impose Sanctions On Officials In China Over Human Rights Offenses In Xinjiang

On Monday, the United States, alongside the European Union, the United Kingdom and Canada announced sanctions against officials in China over human rights offenses committed against ethnic minorities in Xinjiang.

In a statement, United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken confirmed the decision to enforce sanctions against two people who are connected with human rights abuses against the Uyghur population in Xinjiang.