China slams US panel’s ‘genocide’ claim after Starbucks opens first Xinjiang stores

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1. Sun, 4 October 2026

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   • Times of India03:11first to report
     China slams US panel’s ‘genocide’ claim after Starbucks opens first Xinjiang stores

     China's foreign ministry has condemned a US congressional committee's criticism of Starbucks for opening stores in Xinjiang. The US claims genocide against the Uyghur minority in the region, which China denies vehemently. Despite the accusations, Starbucks intends to continue its business operations in Xinjiang. The company recently expanded through a joint venture in China, increasing its nationwide presence.

   • South China Morning Post08:00
     China lashes out at Xinjiang ‘lie’ after US lawmaker urges Starbucks to close new stores

     Beijing has hit back at a US lawmaker’s criticism of coffee chain Starbucks for opening its first stores in Xinjiang, rejecting the allegation that China has committed human rights abuses against the far-western region’s mostly Muslim Uygur population. Foreign ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun on Saturday said claims of “genocide” in Xinjiang were a “blatant lie” and accused the “US group” who raised the suggestions of attacking Beijing for political purposes. “Today’s Xinjiang enjoys social...