Brussels, April 28 -- The European Union has decided not to lift sanctions imposed on Chinese officials linked to alleged human rights violations in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region, even as Beijing prepares to ease some of its counter-sanctions on EU lawmakers, according to the South China Morning Post (SCMP).

Earlier reports by the Post indicated that China and the European Parliament were nearing a resolution concerning the removal of punitive actions against sitting members, with an announcement anticipated in the coming weeks, as stated by SCMP.

However, a representative for the EU's diplomatic body, which manages foreign policy and sanctions, announced on Thursday that there are no plans for reciprocity, citing a lack of impr...