For the first time since 1989, the EU wants to impose sanctions against China, according to diplomats. The reason is the oppression of the Muslim minority of the Uyghurs. Accordingly, the measures are to be officially decided on Monday.
According to diplomats, the European Union has agreed on sanctions against China for the first time in three decades. These include entry bans and asset freezes, two EU diplomats told Reuters news agency. The AFP news agency also reported. Four Chinese government representatives and one Chinese institution are affected, they said.
Apparent re-education of the Muslim minority
The reason is human rights violations against the Muslim minority of the Uyghurs in China. German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas had already said on Monday that he was pushing for the imposition of sanctions because of the treatment of the ethnic group. He said the EU has the possibility to punish human rights violations, "and we naturally want to use this instrument." read more