New york: A Chinese envoy on Thursday rejected U.S. accusations over China's Xinjiang region at a Security Council meeting on cooperation between the United Nations and the Organization of Islamic Cooperation. "China firmly opposes and categorically rejects the groundless accusations made by the U.S. representative regarding China's Xinjiang region," said Fu Cong, China's permanent representative to the United Nations.

According to Namibia Press Agency, Fu emphasized that Xinjiang is currently experiencing social stability and economic prosperity, with residents living in peace and contentment. He criticized the United States for attempting to interfere in China's internal affairs and curb its development by exaggerating the Xinjiang issue. Fu argued that such actions expose the U.S.'s hegemonic nature and reliance on double standards.

Over the past six years, more than 100 countries, including many Islamic nations, have expressed their support for China's position at the Third Committee of the UN General Assembly. These countries oppose the politicization of human rights issues and the use of human rights as a pretext for interfering in other nations' internal matters, Fu stated.

Fu further criticized the United States for neglecting the human rights of Muslims worldwide, pointing to the situation in Gaza and the historical injustices faced by Palestinians. He also highlighted domestic issues within the U.S., such as gun violence and racial discrimination, accusing the U.S. of violating the rights of people in developing nations under the guise of human rights advocacy.

"We urge the United States to reflect on its own ills and wrongdoings, change course and put more effort into practical, positive actions for international peace and security," Fu concluded.