UK's Osborne slammed over visit to China's restive Xinjiang

[WorldNews]

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Campaign groups on Wednesday condemned Britain's finance minister for touting business opportunities ahead of human rights on a visit to China's violence-wracked Xinjiang region. George Osborne pledged Britain would "support the growth" of the area, the homeland of the mostly-Muslim Uighur minority, where clashes have killed hundreds in recent years. China blames Islamist separatists for the violence and has imposed tough security measures, including restrictions on religious practice, mass trials, and multiple executions.

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