Chinese Ambassador to Bangladesh claimed that Washington is spreading "lies" about "forced labour" in China's Xinjian, and warned if Bangladesh is not cautious, the "lies" may hurt its RMG industry.
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Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is warning Beijing of potential repercussions from the international community after its envoy to Canada rejected reports of genocide, forced labour and relocations of China’s Uyghur population.
Ambassador Cong Peiwu held a virtual news conference Wednesday with select Canadians news outlets, including The Globe and Mail, in which he faced questions about Parliament’s recent vote declaring that genocide was being committed against Uyghurs in China’s northwestern Xinjiang region.