Xinjiang companies sue Germany's Adrian for spreading disinformation and creating economic losses

Id Kah Mosque in Kashi is the biggest mosque in Northwest China’s Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. Photo: Fan Lingzhi/GT

BEIJING, March 10, Global Times: A number of companies and individuals in Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region have sued German national Adrian Zenz, who has been spreading "Xinjiang forced labor" rumors and caused reputational and economic losses for locals.

International law experts noted the lawsuit conforms to protective jurisdiction, and suggested local entities claim high compensation from Zenz or file criminal charges against the pseudo-scholar to deter other politically motivated libel.