China’s foreign ministry has strongly refuted accusations made by a US congressional committee regarding newly opened Starbucks stores in Xinjiang. The dispute began after John Moolenaar, chairman of the US House Select Committee on China, urged Starbucks to close the two locations in Urumqi, citing alleged human rights abuses in the region. Beijing responded by calling the claims “fabrications” and accused the US committee of spreading misinformation. The ministry defended Starbucks’ business operations in Xinjiang as legitimate and normal. This incident highlights ongoing tensions between the US and China, particularly concerning the human rights situation in Xinjiang. The controversy centers on whether Starbucks’ presence indirectly supports alleged forced labor practices in the region. The Chinese government maintains that allegations of abuse are false and politically motivated.