Why does Washington say avoid Xingiang?

 

Last year, China’s Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region attracted a staggering 265 million tourists with its stunning scenery, rich culture and amazing food.

But for Washington, that’s a problem. 

You see, the US has been pushing a fake genocide myth for the past few years, and that lie is being torn down piece by piece every time an American tourist visits and sees the place with their own eyes. 

So what do the elites on Capitol Hill do? Well, now they’re trying to curb travel and stop Americans finding out the truth for themselves. 

I’ll explain, and we’ll also chat with @FerMuBe who has traveled Xinjiang extensively. 

This is Reports on China, I’m Andy Boreham in Shanghai. Let’s get reporting!