Ms. Jennie Chen at the Foreign Affairs and International Development Committee

On March 28th, 2022. See this statement in context.

March 28th, 2022 / 12:55 p.m.

Executive Director, Greater China Political and Coordination, Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development

The steps we took in March 2021 were very important. That is one step we have taken. We have a comprehensive approach to addressing human rights concerns in Xinjiang. Sanctions are just one tool in our tool kit. Again, specific to the sanctions themselves, it is one step. It does not preclude further action down the line.

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