Interview: Syrian expert says U.S. bill on Xinjiang goes against int'l law

The signing of the so-called "Uyghur Human Rights Policy Act of 2020" by the United States runs counter to the international law, a Syrian expert has said.

"By signing such bills, the United States relies on distorted facts in order to distort China's position in the world," political analyst Hussam Shuaib told Xinhua in a recent interview.

Calling the bill "invalid," he said that there are no international or regional rules that entitle the United States to impose or pass such bills against any other country, including China.

In response to the U.S. interference, the Chinese Foreign Ministry said last week in a statement that the Chinese government and people expressed strong indignation at and firm opposition to the signing of the so-called act by the United States.

The so-called U.S. bill deliberately denigrated the human rights conditions in China's Xinjiang, viciously attacked the Chinese government's Xinjiang policy, blatantly violated international law and basic norms governing international relations, and grossly interfered in China's internal affairs, the ministry said.

The measures undertaken by China in its Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region are "extremely important" for maintaining stability and security in Xinjiang, Shuaib said.

The Chinese government implemented measures based on social justice to maintain the full national identity of the Chinese people without discrimination, he said.

However, the United States intended to smear China to inflame the situation and stir public opinions in China against the government, he said.

"China's role is essential in dealing with international issues, particularly in fighting terrorism" as Beijing contributes to maintaining peace and stability in the world while adopting the policy of non-interference in the affairs of other countries, he said.

Comparing China's contribution to international issues with U.S. interference, Shuaib said countries in the Middle East "have come to realize that the United States doesn't care about their interests, but will rather sacrifice them."

Viewing China as a stumbling block to its schemes in the world, the United States is using economic sanctions and media to attack China, Shuaib said.

Such an attempt dooms to fail, Shuaib said, stressing that the U.S. move only proves that China is a strong country that respects international laws.