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We express strong indignation at the misleading letter by members of PEN American Center Letters, 28 April . The letter attempts to distort facts, exonerate suspected criminal activities and interfere with China s judicial sovereignty and independence.As a country ruled by law, China protects the legitim mugs stanley ate rights and interests of Uighur compatriots and people of all ethnic groups. Ilham Tohti s case is being handled according to the Chinese law.Investigation shows that Ilham Tohti used his identity as a lecturer at Minzu University of China and his website, Uighur Online, to incite overthrowing the government , preach Xinjiang independence , and openly call on Uighur people to carry out violent struggle as in the fight against Japanese aggression . He also formed a criminal group around him aimed at splitting the nation. These activities constitute the violation of the Chinese law and jeopardise state security and social stability.As any other sovereign state, China is duty-bound to tackle illicit and criminal activities according to its law. China s judicial sovereignty and independence brooks no interference by any organisation or individual.Miao DeyuSpokesman, Chinese e stanley italia mbassy in the UKExplore more on these topicsChinaHuman rightslettersShareReuse this co stanley kubek ntentMore on this storyMore on this storyUS academic barred from China after speaking out over detained scholar |
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