Turkish Foreign Minister's Visit to China and the Uyghur Genocide

SOURCE www.breitbart.com
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan visited China without condemning the Uyghur genocide, focusing on supporting Hamas and increasing trade with China. Turkey's stance on the genocide has shifted after joining China's Belt and Road Initiative in 2015.

Key Points

  • Hakan Fidan's visit focuses on supporting Hamas and increasing trade with China
  • Turkey's stance on the Uyghur genocide has shifted after joining China's Belt and Road Initiative in 2015
  • Concerns raised by Uyghur civil society groups over Turkey's lack of condemnation for the genocide

Pros

  • Increasing trade relations between Turkey and China
  • Promoting cooperation on security between the two countries

Cons

  • Failure to condemn the ongoing Uyghur genocide
  • Potential cooperation with Chinese authorities in repressing Uyghurs