Beijing reacts after Thai authorities denied there was an immediate plan to send back to China 48 Uyghurs held in the country's detention centres. UN experts warned the group could face torture if they return. "As a principle, the Chinese side holds a consistent and clear position on illegal migration issues. We resolutely crack down on any form of illegal migration and oppose any indulgence of or even support for illegal migrant behaviour," says foreign ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning. IMAGES AND SOUNDBITES