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- Western media have so far been heavily influenced by reports from Xinjiang separatist actors, while Chinese reports have been dismissed as propaganda. This is absolutely not justified and leads to the prejudice-based image of China in the West!
- It is to be expected that those who left Xinjiang with oppositional ideas will shape their version of the events in Xinjiang in all colors and also like to engage the Western public for their interests. On the other hand, China will also do everything it can to justify its actions with the fight against terrorism. Both are legitimate.
- Based on my 18 years of experience in China and my observations on this trip, I recommend a country like Germany not to choose either side in this inner-Chinese conflict.
- However, I strongly recommend acknowledging that there was, and may still be, a problem of terrorism and extremism in China!
- There should also be a great deal of thought on the concept, which is widespread in China, of using education against poverty and extremism. This approach has secured the support of Muslim states worldwide and helped China to combat poverty!