How Pakistan and Central Asia is helping China beat West’s sanctions over Xinjiang

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As Western scrutiny mounts over Xinjiang’s human rights record, China leverages its partnerships with Pakistan and Central Asia to secure the region economically read more In November 2024, Volkswagen (VW), the German automaker, made headlines by announcing its decision to sell its factory in Urumqi, Xinjiang. This decision is part of a broader trend where multinational companies are reassessing their operations in regions linked to human rights abuses. While VW attributed the move to financial reasons, concerns over allegations of forced labour and repression of the Uighur Muslim minority in Xinjiang likely played a key role. Advertisement Volkswagen’s ethical dilemma...