China Denies Uyghur Forced Labor

Posts circulating on social media, particularly Chinese users, claim there is no forced labor of Uyghur people in the Xinjiang region, including Chinese embassy officials and Chinese Newspapers. Posts adamantly refute any allegations, saying they are rumors. One user said that the forced labor rumor smeared Xinjiang, while others shared smiling images and videos of Uyghur people working to emphasize further that labor is not forced. Claims also add that through this employment, a better life is created for Xinjiang residents through engagement, mentioning “women” can now pay for and feed their kids. Other users deflected on the US, saying that slaves and prisoners were forced labor.