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Significance
However, Beijing’s policy of oppression continues. Xinjiang is a major possible flashpoint for governments, international organisations and businesses as they seek to mitigate economic and geopolitical risk while attempting to respond to severe human rights violations.
Impacts
Sanctions and UN censure of Beijing will not prevent further human rights violations in Xinjiang.
Beijing will seek to dictate the narrative on Xinjiang while limiting access to and information on the region.
Foreign and domestic companies with links to Xinjiang risk reputational problems in China and abroad.
Sectors such as textiles and minerals will attract particular scrutiny where thought to be supplied from Xinjiang.
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