China has criticized a new report released by the U.S. State Department on human rights in Xinjiang.

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Hua Chunying (Photo: fmprc.gov.cn)

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Hua Chunying said on Wednesday that accusations of so-called genocide in the region were a blatant lie and in violation of international law.

Hua said the United States' allegations were false, adding that they slandered Xinjiang's development achievements, insulted the Chinese people, and trampled on international law and basic norms.