US congressman demands Starbucks close its first stores in China's Xinjiang

A US congressman has demanded that Starbucks close its first stores in China's Xinjiang region. This was reported by Qazaqyia.kz citing Reuters.

The congressman's demand stems from concerns over Starbucks' operations in Xinjiang. According to Reuters, the lawmaker called on the company to close its stores in the region.

Starbucks had opened its first stores in China's Xinjiang region. The congressman's demand specifically concerns these stores.

The issue has become another point of contention in the framework of trade and political relations between the United States and China. According to Reuters, the congressman's initiative is being viewed as part of criticism of Starbucks' operations in Xinjiang.