Question: Recent British media reports allege that China tried to stop Sheffield Hallam University from carrying out research on “forced labour” in Xinjiang. What is the Embassy’s comment? 

Embassy Spokesperson: I have already responded to media enquiries on this matter. Let me reiterate that China firmly opposes activities by any institution or individual to slander and smear China by fabricating falsehoods and spreading lies. 

The individual concerned has herself admitted to the media that she received funding and support from US government agencies and other sources to conduct this so-called “research”, which specifically aims at attacking China’s Xinjiang policies. It is evident that what she is doing is part of the disgraceful political campaign of defaming China under the disguise of “academic freedom” or “freedom of speech”.