Xinjiang policy subject to no one's slander

Editor's Note: China's Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region, thanks to its unique location, has long been at the forefront of the global fight against terrorism and extremism. But despite being highly effective in curbing terrorism and extremism, China's Xinjiang policy has come under constant attack from Western media outlets and politicians. Two experts share their views on the issue with China Daily's Liu Jianna. Excerpts follow:

Anti-terrorism measures must be judged objectively

The controversy over Xinjiang is more of a competition between two ideologies and two development paths than a contradiction in the means of human rights protection. As China's national strength continues to improve, it is only natural that countries led by the United States will intensify their attacks against China's policies, including human rights protection, in a bid to tarnish China's reputation and check its rise as a major country.