China rejects US 'lie' over Starbucks stores in Xinjiang

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China slammed a US claim about Starbucks stores in Xinjiang as a 'lie'. Washington has accused Beijing of rights abuses against Xinjiang's predominantly Muslim Uyghur minority.

Why it matters：The exchange adds to US-China friction over Xinjiang, a dispute that has already reshaped supply chains and corporate risk assessments.

Key points

  • China rejected the US claim as a 'lie'
  • The dispute concerns Starbucks stores in Xinjiang
  • Washington accuses Beijing of abuses against Uyghurs

Sources (original reporting)

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