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02 12 2024

Volkswagen pulls out of Xinjiang and struggles to keep up in China

Undermined by allegations of Uyghur forced labor, the German giant has sold its plant and test track in Xinjiang and has been overtaken by strong local

Uyghur leader calls out China’s genocide at UN forum amid disruption

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US bans steel, artificial sweetener imports from Chinese companies over forced labor allegations

The Department of Homeland Security announced Wednesday it will no longer import steel or artificial sweeteners from two companies based in China due to their

The Volkswagen’s Divestment from Xinjiang China

In a significant move that marks a strategic shift in its global operations, Volkswagen has divested from its controversial plant in Xinjiang, China

‘Italian’ purees likely to contain Chinese forced-labour tomatoes

Some products described as “Italian” appear to contain Chinese tomatoes, BBC investigation suggests.

China’s Temu spies on users, under DHS investigation over forced-labor violations: official

WASHINGTON — The Department of Homeland Security is investigating Chinese online retailer Temu for possible violations of the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention

After record number of Chinese illegally entered US, Biden admin announces action

Under the Biden administration, the majority of Chinese illegally entering the U.S. were single, military age men

30 11 2024

Volkswagen to sell assembly plant linked to Uyghur labor in China

Volkswagen-SAIC sells its Xinjiang plant, linked to Uyghur forced labor allegations, as it extends its JV to 2040.

Uniqlo chief stirs controversy in China for denying use of Xinjiang cotton in products

BEIJING (Mainichi) — Tadashi Yanai, chairman and president of Uniqlo clothing chain operator Fast Retailing Co., has caused controversy in China for.

Uniqlo criticised in China after BBC report of CEO’s Xinjiang comments

Casual wear giant Uniqlo is facing a storm of online criticism in China after a BBC report quoted the chief executive of its owner as saying the company…

European Union Passes Regulation To Block Goods Made With Uyghur Forced Labour

Brussels: The European Union approved new regulations banning the sale of products made with forced labour, a move that activists hope will help combat the…

Temu Under US and EU Investigation Amid Forced Labor and App Security Allegations

The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is investigating the Chinese e-commerce platform Temu for potential violations of the Uyghur Forced Labor…

27 11 2024

Uyghur exiles accuse Xinjiang’s leader of repression beyond borders

Exiled Uyghurs fear China’s policies are pushing their loved ones into even greater peril, within Xinjiang and beyond its borders.

“Uyghur Women Activists in the Diaspora: Restorying a Genocide”: A New Book by Susan Palmer and Colleagues

The best way to document the horror of what is happening is to let victims speak for themselves.

China’s atrocity crimes in Xinjiang are entering an even darker phase. The UN must act.

The suffering of the Uyghur people continues in Xinjiang, and the United Nations has a responsibility to act on its recommendations.

Justice For All’s Save Uyghur Campaign Applauds the Expansion of the UFLPA Entity List to Combat Uyghur Forced Labor

Washington, D.C. — November 26, 2024 For Immediate Release Contact: Hena Zuberi hena@justiceforall.org (202) 922-5878 Justice For All’s Save Uyghur Campaign…

US bans steel, artificial sweetener imports from Chinese companies over forced labor allegations

The Department of Homeland Security announced Wednesday it will no longer import steel or artificial sweeteners from two companies based in China due to their

25 11 2024

US Adds 30 More China Firms to Uyghur Forced Labour Blacklist

The US has added 30 more Chinese firms to its blacklist for firms whose products are banned because of forced labour involving Uyghurs.

East Turkistan govt in exile remembers Urumqi fire victims, urges global response to China’s Uyghur persecution

The East Turkistan Government in Exile (ETGE) paid tribute to the 44 Uyghur lives tragically lost in the November 24, 2022, Urumqi fire,…

International outcry grows over imprisoned Uyghur musician’s health

Yashar was convicted on 20 June 2024, for “promoting extremism” and “illegally possessing extremist materials” due to his music and possession of…

Tragic Urumqi Fire: A Catalyst for Global Outcry Against Uyghur Oppression

The East Turkistan Government in Exile commemorates the lives lost in the Urumqi fire, condemning China’s systemic oppression of the Uyghurs.

US Imposes Further Import Restrictions Due to Uyghur Forced Labor Concerns

The United States announced on Saturday, November 23, new restrictions on imports from approximately 30 China-based companies, citing concerns over forced…

EU Passes Regulation To Block Goods Made With Uyghur Forced Labour In Setback For China

According to the Radio Free Asia report, the Forced Labor Regulation, approved on Tuesday, marks the final step in a decision-making process that began

22 11 2024

Al-Azhar University Supports Chinese Repression of the Uyghurs

A scandalous visit of the institution’s Secretary-General to China was just another chapter of Sunni authorities’ politically motivated capitulation

European Union approves regulation aimed at stopping Uyghur forced labor

The rule requires member nations to ban products or components manufactured with the abusive practice.

Uyghur Week at Indiana University: Hamilton Lugar School

Dec. 9-12 the Hamilton Lugar School Center for Languages of the Central Asian Region, Inner Asian and Uralic National Resource Center, Department of Centr.

19 11 2024

Uyghur-American politician urges Japan to reject cooperation with China over Uyghur genocide

In a significant move urging Japan to reconsider its stance, Salih Hudayar, a prominent Uyghur-American politician known for advocating for the independence

Lawmakers Urge UN Intervention To Protect 48 Uyghurs Held In Thai Detention

Keir Starmer is accused of ‘kowtowing’ to China as PM reveals ‘pragmatic’ plan to trade with the communist reg

16 11 2024

US officials mark East Turkestan National Day with Uyghur community

Lawmakers pledge support on the day commemorating the founding of two short-lived Uyghur republics.

Trump’s China Hawks Are Also Uyghur Advocates

U.S. President-elect Donald Trump’s selection of two outspoken critics of China’s crackdown on Uyghurs to serve in top foreign-policy roles in the next…

Rubio’s nomination welcomed by Uyghurs and Tibetans

Uyghur and Tibetan activists have welcomed U.S. President-elect Donald Trump’s nomination of Marco Rubio to be the next secretary of state, saying they hope…

Uyghurs shine spotlight on human rights abuses in China

Parliamentary debate: South Africa’s international relations policy concerning self-determination as well as atrocities committed against minority groups.

Beyond Our Borders: The Uyghur Genocide

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15 11 2024

Lawmakers urge UN to protect 4 dozen Uyghurs detained for a decade in Thailand

Over 50 lawmakers from around the world have called on the United Nations to secure the safety of 48 Uyghurs who have languished for more than a decade in

Uyghur Advocates Urge Stronger U.S. Action on Xinjiang Human Rights Violations

Uyghur advocates are pressing the incoming Trump administration to intensify efforts against human rights abuses in Xinjiang, China, where Uyghurs and other

The US adds to the ‘blacklist’ 11 Chinese companies that abuse human rights

The United States of America has added 11 Chinese companies to its blacklist of entities that abuse human rights in China’s western province of Xinjiang

US bans steel, artificial sweetener imports from Chinese companies over forced labor allegations

The Department of Homeland Security announced Wednesday it will no longer import steel or artificial sweeteners from two companies based in China due to their

Lawmakers Demand UN Action For Detained Uyghurs

International pressure has intensified concerning the plight of 48 Uyghurs detained for over ten years at Thailand’s Immigration Detention Centr

Maxeon Solar panels detained due to non-compliance

The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has detained solar panels from Maxeon Solar Technologies due to alleged non-compliance with the Uyghur Forced

Maxeon solar panels shipped from Mexico denied entry to U.S

U.S. Customs and Border Protection blocked Maxeon products despite “having provided clear and objective evidence” of a compliant supply chain

14 11 2024

Uyghur advocates press for stronger enforcement of forced labor laws and Xinjiang recognition

After President-elect Donald Trump’s victory, leaders within the Uyghur American community are urging the US to refocus on the human rights violations in

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) recently added several textile companies based in the People’s Republic of China (PRC) to its Uyghur Forced

Lawmakers urge UN intervention in detention of 48 Uyghurs in Thailand

OIC losing credibility. It prefers ties with China over calling out repression of Uyghurs

World News | Western Nations Urge China to Release Detained Uyghurs, Tibetans Amid Human Rights Concerns

UK: Labour will no longer accuse China of genocide over treatment of Uyghurs

Labour backtracks on push for genocide ruling on China’s treatment of Uyghurs

EU condemns China for human rights violations against Uyghurs

150 Uyghurs, Tibetans, and South-Mongolians Unite for Justice on Amsterdam’s Dam Square

World News | Uyghur Activist Highlights Parallel Struggles of Uyghurs, Baloch at International Conference

13 11 2024

Uyghur Genocide and Concentrated Reeducation Camps in the Xinjiang Uyghur

New investigation flags Uyghur detentions in Southeast Asia

After Trump’s reelection, calls grow to renew US focus on Uyghur rights

As Trump’s second term nears, Uyghur American advocates push for tougher action on China’s Xinjiang policies, while watching how US-China relations evolve.

A Dangerous Escape From Xinjiang

For The New York Times Magazine, Nyrola Elimä and Ben Mauk report on a human trafficking route through Southeast Asia used by hundreds of Uyghurs.

Global Lawmakers Urge UN Intervention for Detained Uyghur Asylum Seekers in Thailand

Dozens of lawmakers from 26 countries are calling on the UN human rights commissioner for refugees to intervene on behalf of 48 Uyghur asylum seekers…

12 11 2024

Minorities prisoners inside China’s detention camps tortured, monitored constantly – Daily Sun

11 11 2024

Trump’s return could signal strategic shifts for Central Asia

As global dynamics shift, Donald Trump’s anticipated re-election could redefine Central Asia’s role on the geopolitical stage. While some may view h…

Chinese Provincial Governments Turn to Extortion

As local governments in China contend with the country’s sluggish economy, some are reportedly shaking down successful private companies to supplement their…

The Complexity of Compassion: A Review of Knox Thames’s Ending Persecution

Thames’s recent book is a thought-provoking and enlightening read for anyone interested in international religious freedom and the failures and triumphs of…

Trump’s return could signal strategic shifts for Central Asia

As global dynamics shift, Donald Trump’s anticipated re-election could redefine Central Asia’s role on the geopolitical stage. While some may view h…

ASIA – UNITED STATES Asia’s reactions (and expectations) following Trump’s re-election

No comment has come from Beijing except to say that the US vote was “an internal matter”. The presidents of South Korea and the Philippines hope for the…

Chinese repression against Tibetan and other diaspora communities in Japan: HRW

Protesters rally in Tokyo to support the victims of a fire in Urumqi, the capital of East Turkistan occupied by China, November 30, 2022 (Photo/ Hiro…

INTERVIEW: Anti-slavery expert Fiona David

The United States has recently added 78 entitites to its Uyghur Forced Labour Prevention Act list to ensure domestic businesses do not profit directly or…

China uses London travel show to promote its narrative of Xinjiang in the West

The measure has raised human rights concerns over a region where Uyghurs face severe repression by China

US agencies to host webinars on Uyghur forced labor law and the seafood sector

U.S. regulatory agencies will host a series of three webinars in November to discuss the ramifications of the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act.

At Bishkek summit, East Turkistan Govt in Exile Slams Turkic States for Silence on China’s Genocide

The East Turkistan Government in Exile (ETGE) issued a strong condemnation today of the Organization of Turkic States (OTS) following its recent summit in…

Will Trump’s Tariffs Drive Down Forced Labor?

It could be one silver lining amid the gathering storm of gloom-and-doom proclamations about globally destabilizing trade wars, one supply chain expert…

08 11 2024

WUC urges US President to address Uyghur genocide by China – ANI News

Uyghur Land Seizures and Cultural Suppression in Xinjiang

FF Plus helps to raise international awareness of Chinese minority’s terrible fate

7th November 2024

WUC urges US President to address Uyghur genocide by China

Forgotten in an Indian Cell: Trials and Tribulations of 3 Uyghur Siblings

MPs call on UK to follow US on forced labour

US bans steel, artificial sweetener imports from Chinese companies over forced labor allegations

Opinion: Close forced labor loophole in state’s economic development

TikTok Deletes Uyghur Rights Videos Amid Censorship Claims – Shia Waves

6th November 2024

TikTok deletes videos related to Uyghur human rights violations

World Uyghur Congress Case Ruling: A game changer for supply chains?

Central Asian silence on terror and persecution in Xinjiang

Blacklist: USA bans imports of three Chinese companies

Uyghur activist Rushan Abbas casts her vote in the U.S. | Radio Free Asia (RFA)

Civil Group Calls for Accountability from China Over Human Rights Violations in Xinjiang

Uyghur leader calls for consumer awareness to avoid unintentional support of human rights

5th November 2024

Esquel Group Added to UFLPA Entity List

World Uyghur Congress calls for an end to persecution of Uyghur activists’ families amid Chinese crackdown

Uyghur leader calls for consumer awareness to avoid unintentional support of human rights

World Uyghur Congress calls for an end to persecution of Uyghur activists’ families amid

Civil group calls for accountability from China over human rights violations in Xinjiang

4th November 2024

The CCP Insists that Chinese Islam Should Be “Confucianized”

US adds textile companies to Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act Entity List – Sentinel Assam

The chilling confession of the former Chinese detective shows how the Uyghurs were tortured

3rd November 2024

Don’t cave in to China for a trade deal, MPs tell Lammy

2nd November 2024
US blacklists 3 more Chinese textile firms over Uyghur slave labor

U.S. bans entry of Esquel Group’s products over Uyghur labor allegations

New Controversy Over Uyghur Slave Labor Urges Rubio to Pressure White House Into Action

Britain must not stop its criticism of China’s treatment of Uyghur Muslims to pave the way for a trade deal, the Foreign Secretary has been warned

Malaysian leaders have been vocal about the plight of the Rohingya and other Muslim communities. Now is their chance to make a difference

The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today welcomed a ban on the entry to

1 November

U.S. bans entry of Esquel Group’s products over Uyghur labor allegations

The United States on Thursday announced import bans on products produced by Hong Kong-based Esquel Group as well as a handful of related firms on…

Justice For All’s Save Uyghur Campaign Denounces OIC Delegation’s Visit to Chinese-Occupied East Turkistan

Washington, D.C. — October 31, 2024 For Immediate Release Contact: Hena Zuberi hena@justiceforall.org (202) 922-5878 (Washington D.C. ) Justice For All’s…

British Foreign Secretary David Lammy Faces Criticism for Silence on Uyghur Genocide in China

British Foreign Secretary David Lammy is under fire for not explicitly condemning the Uyghur genocide during his recent meeting with Chinese Foreign…

How Volkswagen lost its way in China

The high walls of industrial buildings at Volkswagen’s assembly plant in the heart of northwest China’s Xinjiang region extend for hundreds of yards,…

Rubio Demands Answers From Biden-Harris Admin About Distribution Of Pharma Products Tied To Slave Labor

Florida Republican Sen. Marco Rubio wrote to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Wednesday, slamming the White

31st October

We are in despair at the Labour party’s U-turn on Uyghur genocide ruling

Letter: Dr Gillian Hughes, Dr Charlotte Burck, Dr Julia Nelki and Julia Granville the on the Uyghur Tribunal and David Lammy’s visit to China.

China’s Embassy in Bosnia Attempts ‘Online Whitewash’ of Uyghur Repression

Although it failed to stop exiled Uyghurs from holding a congress in Sarajevo, China’s embassy there has been busy on social media, insisting talk of labour…

British Foreign Secretary under fire for failing to raise Uyghur genocide in China

Opposition MPs and a Uyghur advocacy group blast David Lammy for a missed opportunity to broach the issue.

How Volkswagen Lost Its Way in China

A brutal price war, sudden shifts in consumer demand and human rights issues in Xinjiang have left VW stumbling in a market it led for 40 years.

The Body for Uyghur Rights met secretly in Sarajevo

A body that fights for the rights of the Uyghur people in China and abroad had to meet in practical secrecy with police protection in the Bosnian capital…

Talk: “When The Uyghur Language Confronts Atrocity”

Over the last decade, the persecution of Uyghurs in China has garnered global attention. When Uyghur was officially banned from education by the Chinese…

Opinion: Beijing’s double standards

Will China’s closeness with central Asian countries, particularly Afghanistan, to check Uyghur ‘violence’ help?

David Lammy Sounds Increasingly Stupid for Refusing to Say ‘Genocide’

UK Conservative MP Alicia Kearns questions Foreign Secretary’s China visit

29th October

Rushan Abbas has been appointed as the new Chairperson, assuming a role that she describes as both an honour and a profound duty to serve her people

New leadership elected at World Uyghur Congress amidst ongoing struggles against Chinese oppression

Rushan Abbas has been appointed as the new Chairperson, assuming a role that she describes as both an honour and a profound duty to serve her people.

Turghunjan Alawudun elected as World Uyghur Congress new president. The German national was elected during the advocacy group’s general assembly in Sarajevo

28th October

China To Be Finally Punished For Uyghur Muslims’ Persecution? Japan MP’s Passionate Appeal |In-Depth. In an exclusive interview with Hindustan Times, Arfiya Eri, a member of the Japanese House of Representatives of Uyghur heritage,…

27th October

Delegation advocates Uyghur rights and awareness. IUETO calls for refugee status for Uyghurs in India, emphasising their need for safety and support. New Delhi: East Turkistan, also known as the.

Turghunjan Alawudun elected head of World Uyghur Congress. The World Uyghur Congress elected German national Turghunjan Alawudun as its new president on Saturday during the advocacy group’s general assembly in…

Calls made for the release of imprisoned Uyghur filmmaker. The arrest and sentence of a Uyghur filmmaker and director by the Chinese government has prompted international calls from human rights groups and activists…

WUC presidential election: Why Alawdun was elected unopposed. Turgunjan Alawdun is a founding member of the World Uyghur Congress (WUC). After 20 years, the 58-year-old is now taking over as president.

US bans new types of goods from China over allegations of forced labour. The US Department of Homeland Security has banned imports from a Chinese steel manufacturer and an artificial sweetener maker for using forced labor from…

26th October

Activists demand release of jailed Uyghur scholar at Chinese embassy in Brussels Ilham Tohti peacefully advocated dialogue between Uyghurs and the Han majority in China, but was sentenced to life imprisonment for “separatism” in 2014.

25th October

Fifteen Countries Urge China to Address Human Rights Concerns in Tibet and Xinjiang In a call to action, a coalition of Western nations urged China on Tuesday to release all arbitrarily detained Uyghur Muslims and Tibetans, and to permit

Thailand apologizes for 2004 massacre of 85 Muslims; UN rights experts fear justice fading Thailand’s prime minister apologized on Thursday for the massacre of 85 Muslim protesters 20 years ago for which no one has ever been held

China committing ‘atrocities’ to Uyghur Muslims Sky News host Liz Storer says China is committing “atrocities” to Uyghur Muslims. Ms Storer said there are “re-education camps” for the Uyghur people.

World Uyghur Congress Grapples With Chinese Threats At Sarajevo Conference As the World Uyghur Congress gathers in Sarajevo for its conference, Zumretay Arkin, the director of global advocacy for the organization

24th October

Uyghur advocacy group to hold elections despite threats by China. Only 1 candidate is running for World Uyghur Congress president as others have pulled out amid intimidation.

From Orchards to Auctions: The Chinese Robbery of Uyghur Wealth. Part II. Properties of Uyghur “dissidents” are auctioned on Taobao and end up in the hands of Han Chinese.

15 countries call on China to release Uyghur and Tibetan prisoners. Fifteen Western countries have signed a public statement calling for China to release all “arbitrarily detained” Tibetans and Uyghurs and allow human rights…

23d October

Voice of America English News. Western nations urge transparency on rights in Xinjiang, Tibet Group of nations urges China to let in rights monitors to see situation of Uyghur Muslims and Tibetans.

Uyghur activist accuses Labour of failing to stand up to China. Rahima Mahmut, in exile in the UK, ‘disappointed’ at failure to describe Beijing’s crackdown on minority as genocide.

OIC losing credibility. It prefers ties with China over calling out repression of Uyghurs. Pakistan, which is heavily invested in the CPEC, is strategically silent on Uyghur Muslims. This complicity risks undermining the OIC’s credibility as a…

Condemned Uyghur official dies in prison in China’s Xinjiang region. Read RFA coverage of this topic in Uyghur. A Uyghur man who once served as a high-ranking government official in western China’s far-western Xinjiang region…

Disinformation in Uyghur Congress run-up + Diplomatic progress between China and India. Presidential election: How the World Uyghur Congress is being discredited Despite agreement before BRICS+: Why the Sino-Indian border dispute may continue.

World Uyghur Congress Urges Finland to Address Uyghur Genocide. The World Uyghur Congress (WUC) has called on Finnish leaders to adopt a strong position against the ongoing genocide of Uyghurs during their delegation…

Uyghur Groups Accuse Labour of Betrayal Over Lammy’s Obsequious China Visit. Last week, David Lammy was shaking hands with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, the same man who denied allegations of Chinese genocide against the Uyghurs,…

22nd October

World Uyghur Congress faces harassment ahead of general assembly. The General Assembly of the World Uyghur Congress (WUC) is set to begin Thursday, following months of ongoing harassment from the Chinese government that…

World Uyghur Congress calls on Finland to take firm stance on Uyghur genocide. The World Uyghur Congress has called on Finnish leaders to confront the ongoing Uyghur genocide during their upcoming delegation visit to China,…

UK Foreign Secretary raises Uyghur’s rights, ignores Tibet during China visit. Tenzin Nyidon. DHARAMSHALA, Oct. 21: During his recent visit to China, UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy addressed human rights violations concerning the…

Kosovo approves sanctions against four Chinese officials who violated the rights of the Uyghurs. The Government of the Republic of Kosovo has approved the proposal of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Diaspora to implement the sanctions imposed by the…

“Sinicization of the Quran” in Full Swing in China. Islamic clergy from Hunan was summoned to Beijing to learn “interpretive skills” that would enable them to preach a Quran “adapted to a socialist society.”

21st October

China’s use of archaeology to justify coercive control of Xinjiang (IANS Analysis). The fields of history and archaeology, while fundamentally objective in their pursuit of knowledge about the past,…

20th October

Southeast Asia bears brunt of US trade curbs on Uyghur forced labor. Southeast Asia is bearing the mounting brunt of U.S. trade curbs aimed at stemming the forced labor of ethnic minority Uyghurs in China, with billions of…

World Uyghur Congress faces threats from China. The World Uyghur Congress warned of escalating threats from China, stating that ahead of its 8th General Assembly, a coordinated campaign against its…

19th October

David Lammy raises human rights and Ukraine in Beijing talks. Foreign secretary discussed China’s treatment of Uyghurs and support of Russia as well as ‘areas of cooperation’

World Uyghur Congress faces threats from China ahead of 8th General Assembly. World Uyghur Congress (WUC) highlighted the increasing threats posed by China. This Germany-based international organisation stated that, ahead of its 8th…

University fails to condemn visiting lecturer’s life imprisonment in China. Cambridge University has failed to condemn the Chinese government’s arrest of a visiting lecturer, despite calls from academics to do so.

18th October

Labour backtracks on push for genocide ruling on China’s treatment of Uyghurs. Party drops plan for formal recognition laid out last year by David Lammy, who will visit Beijing on Friday.

China: Free Unjustly Convicted Uyghur Filmmaker. The Chinese authorities should immediately release the Uyghur filmmaker and director Ikram Nurmehmet, who was sentenced to six and a half years…

What a random report found: How China is trying to reduce the number of Uyghur Muslims? China’s labor programs in Xinjiang are at least partly designed to reduce the number of Uighurs, a minority ethnic group. This information from the report…

Shortly before China trip: Labour Party backtracks on Uyghur genocide issue. David Lammy, Foreign Secretary of Great Britain, will travel to China on Friday. Ahead of British Foreign Secretary David Lammy’s trip to China, his.

7 accused of working for Chinese intel indicted in Türkiye. An indictment by prosecutors in Istanbul accuses seven suspects of conducting espionage for China. Suspects, scheduled to appear before a court in Istanbul.

Labour backtracks on Uyghur ‘genocide’ stance as Lammy heads to China. The Foreign Secretary said in opposition Labour would push the UN to define China’s treatment of Muslim Uyghurs as genocide.

China hosts World Media Summit in Xinjiang amid human rights concerns. China hosted its sixth World Media Summit this week in Urumqi, the capital of Xinjiang, in northwestern China. Organizers say more than 500 participants…

Moolenaar & Stefanik Statement on CBP Blocking Imports From CCP-backed Drone Company DJI for Slave Labor. Yesterday, Reuters reported that U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) halted imports from DJI, a Chinese drone manufacturer,…

Uyghur Rights Leader Urges Labour Government To ‘Honour Their Promises’ To Condemn China. A leading Uyghur human rights campaigner has called on the UK Labour government to fulfil its promises to condemn and take action against China’s pers…

Muslim woman describes torture in the camp: I begged to be killed. A Muslim woman, a member of the Uighur minority, has spoken publicly about the torture and abuse she experienced in one of the Chinese forced labor camps.

Horrifying footage from China, hundreds of blindfolded Uyghurs transported by train. A harrowing video shot from the air by a drone in China has surfaced online showing hundreds of blindfolded men being pulled from train carriages by gunmen.

17th October

At media summit, China blasts Western coverage of Uyghurs. A top Xinjiang official rejects accusations of genocide and forced labor as ‘lies.’

China’s Alleged Human Rights Violations of Uyghur People: What Can the U.N. Do. Ravina Shamdasan, the spokesperson for the United Nations Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OFHCR), said on Aug. 27, 2024, that human rights…

In Beijing, will David Lammy dare to mention the Uyghur genocide? The foreign secretary’s state visit to China has been billed as a chance to reset Britain’s diplomatic ties with the world’s second-biggest economy – but,…

US Customs Halts DJI Drone Imports, Citing Uyghur Forced Labor Concerns. The United States Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has suspended imports of certain drones from Chinese manufacturer DJI, according to a Reuters report.

NGO Launches Free Book To Spotlight Uyghur Human Rights Crisis. The book’s free distribution is to better educate the public about ongoing human rights concerns in Xinjiang, potentially fostering greater public attention…

16th October

Ex-U.N. Official Praises China’s Green Policies, Ignores Uyghur Atrocities. Erik Solheim lavished praise on China’s green-energy industry in the Xinjiang region, where Beijing is carrying out widespread human-rights abuses against…

East Turkistan Government in Exile condemns international media participation in China’s summit in Xinjiang. The ETGE argued that this summit, organised by China’s state-controlled Xinhua News Agency, served as a blatant propaganda tool designed to obscure and…

David Lammy urged to raise human rights concerns on China trip. Exclusive: Group of UK MPs says foreign secretary must ‘engage with China as it really is’ amid rapprochement drive.

Hikvision reportedly laying off 1K staff in China amid effects of sanctions. Chinese surveillance equipment manufacturer and facial recognition provider Hikvision is said to be facing economic knocks from U.S.-imposed sanctions which…

15th October

EXPLAINED: Xinjiang’s largest cotton producer turned 70; not everyone is celebrating. The XPCC is involved in everything from governance to commerce. Evidence points to its oppression of Uyghurs.

14th October

The Sorrow of Uyghur Exile: A New Anthology. An anthology of poetry by Aziz Isa Elkun is published in Turkish. It is much more than a literary event: it calls fellow Turkic peoples to support the…

Chinese authorities Demolished Mosques and turned them into public toilets, Alcohol Shops. In recent years, the Chinese government has faced widespread international criticism for its treatment of the Uyghur Muslim minority in the…

Hillel Neuer on i24News: “The Human Rights Council has been completely corrupted by dictatorships”. Hillel Neuer appeared on i24News with Laura Cellier to discuss how brutal dictatorships weaponize the U.N. Human Rights Council and how so-called U.N….

Chinese surveillance camera maker Hikvision may cut 1000 jobs. Chinese surveillance camera maker Hikvision is reportedly downsizing its R&D department amid US sanctions and economic pressures.

13th October

European Parliament Condemns China’s Treatment of Uyghurs in Strong Resolution. The European Parliament has overwhelmingly passed an emergency resolution condemning the Chinese government’s persecution of Uyghurs, calling for the…

75 years of Chinese occupation: East Turkistan Movement calls for international action. On the 75th anniversary of China invasion of East Turkistan, the East Turkistan Government in Exile has issued a statement, condemning what it describes as…

12th October

EU condemns China for human rights violations against Uyghurs. The European Parliament overwhelmingly passed an emergency resolution Thursday condemning the Chinese government’s persecution of Uyghurs and urging China…

Uyghur filmmaker gets 6 ½ years in prison for ‘separatism’ and ‘terrorism’. Ikram Nurmehmet was accused of recruiting for a Uyghur separatist group in Turkey.

European Parliament adopts resolution demanding unconditional release of Uyghur residents. The Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) also adopted a resolution demanding the immediate and unconditional release of Ilham Tohti, the 2019 Sakharov…

MEPs call China to immediately release Ilham Tohti and Gulshan Abbas, halt repression of Uyghurs. On Thursday, the Parliament adopted a resolution on human rights issues in China with 540 votes for, 23 against, and 47 abstentions. MEPs said.

Save Uyghur Campaign Urges Action Against Uyghur Forced Labor in Pharmaceutical Supply Chains. Justice For All’s Save Uyghur Campaign Urges Action Against Uyghur Forced Labor in Pharmaceutical Supply Chains Justice For All’s Save Uyghur Campaign…

Rights groups blast Skechers over new store in Xinjiang. Controversial Hong Kong actor Donnie Yen appears at a glitzy mall opening.

11th October

EU Parliament urges China to release Uyghur doctor Gulshan Abbas, economist Ilham Tohti. The European Parliament adopted today an urgent resolution condemning Beijing’s persecution against Uyghurs, demanding the release of prominent figures…

MEPs call China to immediately release Ilham Tohti and Gulshan Abbas, halt repression of Uyghurs. On Thursday, the Parliament adopted a resolution on human rights issues in China with 540 votes for, 23 against, and 47 abstentions. MEPs said.

House approves $1.6 billion for globa anti-China propaganda campaign. By Web Desk The U.S. House of Representatives has passed a controversial bill allocating $1.6 billion to fund overseas media campaigns aimed at countering…

US Bans Goods From China Over Allegations of Forced Labor. The Department of Homeland Security announced Wednesday that it would ban the import of goods from a Chinese steel manufacturer and a Chinese…

10th October

Drugmakers rely on supplies using Uyghur forced labor: report. The global pharmaceutical industry relies on ingredients made in China’s far-western Xinjiang region using Uyghur forced labor despite efforts to eliminate…

‘What Genocide Looks Like’: Forum Calls on China to Stop Persecuting Uyghurs. Exposing the Chinese Communist Party’s religious persecution of Uyghurs is an ongoing fight, one speaker at The China Forum says.

Japan: Chinese Authorities Harass Critics Abroad. Chinese authorities are seeking to intimidate people from China living in Japan who take part in activities critical of the Chinese government, Human Rights…

‘What Genocide Looks Like’: Forum Calls on China to Stop Persecuting Uyghurs. As a child, Muetter Iliqud fled China seeking a life of freedom. She had little choice, given her religion as a Uyghur—a largely Muslim minority group…

9th October

Skechers opens store in Xinjiang amid scrutiny over Uyghur forced labor sanctions. Despite ongoing U.S. sanctions targeting Chinese companies linked to Uyghur forced labor in Xinjiang, United States-based footwear and apparel company…

U.S. and Japan import Xinjiang-made pharmaceuticals, report says. Pharmaceutical goods linked to forced labor in China’s Xinjiang region are making their way to Japan and the U.S. despite efforts by.

Study finds TikTok mutes dissent against China. A recent study reveals that TikTok, a video-sharing app owned by China, manipulates its algorithms to suppress content exposing China’s human rights…

Springer Nature, academic publishing, and the battle against Chinese censorship. Springer Nature’s record of capitulation to Chinese censorship ought to have raised far greater concerns than it has.

Most Taiwanese believe China unlikely to invade in coming five years, poll shows. Most Taiwanese believe China is unlikely to invade in the coming five years but do see Beijing as a serious threat to the democratic island,…

Competing Sectarianisms in Malaysia. In July, Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s Unity government, through Minister for Religious Affairs Mohd Na’im Mokhtar, introduced the new Mufti Bill…

U.S. and Japan import Xinjiang-made pharmaceuticals, report says. Pharmaceutical goods linked to forced labor in China’s Xinjiang region are making their way to Japan and the U.S. despite efforts by.

Skechers opens store in Xinjiang amid scrutiny over Uyghur forced labor sanctions. As the US sanctions Chinese firms linked to forced labor in Xinjiang, Skechers draws criticism for opening a new store in the region.

China Aid Association sets banquet. China Aid Association has announced their annual banquet in Midland titled “Marked to Bring Freedom.” Hosted by China Aid Association,…

Investigation: What Happened at Buthidaung Town in Myanmar’s Rakhine State. A rare in-person visit sheds light on the chaotic events that took place before and after the Arakan Army’s capture of the town in May.

Regional conflicts on agenda as PM jets to Asia summits. Tensions in the South China Sea and Myanmar’s civil war will be on the agenda when Anthony Albanese visits Laos for a meeting with Southeast Asian leaders.

High Court orders controversial Muslim preacher Firdaus Wong to remove conversion video for minors from TikTok pending trial. Controversial. Chinese Muslim preacher Firdaus Wong was today ordered by the High Court here to tem…

8th October

For Companies in China, Pulling Out of Xinjiang Poses ‘Messy Dilemma’. Beijing’s investigation of the parent of Calvin Klein and Tommy Hilfiger, which stopped buying goods from Xinjiang, has put global firms in a difficult…

Justice For All’s Save Uyghur Campaign Responds to USCIRF Report on Religious Oppression in Chinese-Occupied East Turkistan. October 4, 2024 For Immediate Release Contact: Hena Zuberi hena@justiceforall.org (202) 922-5878 Justice For All’s Save Uyghur Campaign…

Uyghur American Association demands immediate release of imprisoned writer. The Uyhgur American Association has called for the immediate release of prominent Uyghur writer Yalqun Rozi in a recent post…

Taiwan calls out China’s systematic ‘religious suppression’ following USCIRF findings. In a post on X, Taiwan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that the USCIRF report had highlighted China’s systematic repression of religious groups.

7th October

Uyghur Activist Challenges U.N. on Douhan’s CCP Funding. UN Watch brought Uyghur American Activist Rushan Abbas to the floor of the U.N. Human Rights Council to discuss U.N. Special Rapporteur Alena.

US bans new types of Chinese products under Forced Labour Act. The United States has taken a bold step in enforcing its fight against forced labour, banning for the first time a Chinese steel manufacturer and a…

Imports from 2 Chinese firms banned in US for using forced labor. The US Department of Homeland Security announced a ban on imports from two Chinese companies accused of using forced labor in Xinjiang.

Lawmakers raise newfound concerns over Gotion battery plant tied to China. Federal prosecutors have charged five Chinese nationals for spying in 2023 on Michigan’s Camp Grayling training facility.

6th October

For Companies in China, Pulling Out of Xinjiang Poses ‘Messy Dilemma’. Beijing’s investigation of the parent of Calvin Klein and Tommy Hilfiger, which stopped buying goods from Xinjiang, has put global firms in a difficult…

U.S. lawmakers send clear message about forced labour. Ottawa: The US addressed the issue of China’s systemic repression in Xinjiang, where Uyghur and other groups face forced labour, among other human rights.

U.S. bans Chinese firms in Uyghur region as Beijing fights forced labor claims. The U.S. has added two new Chinese companies to Xinjiang trade blacklist one week after Beijing launched a retaliation against forced labor claims.

5th October

The Hidden Genocide Behind Uyghur Forced Labor. Forced labor ultimately serves China’s goal of minimizing the financial costs of genocide while accelerating the eradication of the Uyghur people.

US adds 2 more Chinese companies to Uyghur slavery blacklist. The United States has banned imports from two more Chinese companies suspected of using Uyghurs for forced labor, bringing the number of entities on the…

Uyghur composer wins Turkish award for TV drama music. Read RFA coverage of this story in Uyghur. An ethnic Uyghur Turkish musician has won this year’s award in the TV drama music category from a Turkish arts…

Chinese steel, artificial sweetener from Xinjiang now banned under UFLPA. Steel and an artificial sweetener made by two Chinese companies using forced labor have been banned from entering the U.S. under the Uyghur Forced Labor…

VW’s Internal Audit of Its Xinjiang Plant Fails to Prove It Doesn’t Use Uyghur Forced Labor. VW needs to provide real proof it is not using Uyghur forced labor in Xinjiang, will it? Volkswagen’s audit of its Xinjiang plant has come under serious…

Harris Meets Arab American Leaders Angry Over Israel. U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris met Arab American and Muslim leaders in Flint on Friday to win their trust before the Presidential election.

4th October

CAIR Welcomes DHS Banning 2 Chinese Companies Over Uyghur Slave Labor – The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today welcomed the Department of…

Uyghur rights groups raise concern over rising Chinese atrocities in East Turkistan. Currently, the Uyghur ethnic minority group from East Turkistan experiencing systematic oppression from the Chinese government.

DHS adds two Chinese companies to ban list for alleged Uyghur forced labor. Homeland Security on Wednesday blacklisted two Chinese companies over forced labor allegations among the minority Muslim Uyghurs population in the Xinjiang…

U.S. bans more Chinese imports over allegations of forced labor. The additions to the entity list under the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act marks the first time a China-based steel company or aspartame sweetener…

A Tailored Solution to the SHEIN-Temu Revelations. While the Biden administration’s proposed elimination of the de minimis exemption for Chinese goods is well intended, it is a blunt instrument that risks…

U.S. Bans New Imports from China Amid Forced Labor Allegations Involving Muslim Minorities. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security announced a ban on imports from two Chinese companies, Baowu Group Xinjiang Bayi Iron and Steel Co.

For Companies in China, Pulling Out of Xinjiang Poses ‘Messy Dilemma’. An investigation by China of an American clothing retailer has escalated concerns among foreign companies about their dependence on Chinese supply chains…

3rd October

U.S. bans Chinese firms in Uyghur region as Beijing fights forced labor claims. The U.S. has added two new Chinese companies to Xinjiang trade blacklist one week after Beijing launched a retaliation against forced labor claims.

A Uyghur Father Persecuted to Death: His Son Remembers Him. Bitter Winter” readers know the “lonely Uyghur” protests in Amsterdam. He did not manage to save his father and is now mourning him.

U.S. Targets Chinese Goods Linked to Forced Labor Under Uyghur Act. The United States has intensified its efforts to curb imports linked to human rights abuses, announcing a new ban on certain goods from China.

Baowu Steel’s Xinjiang unit added to U.S. entity list of Uyghur labor. Xinjiang Ba Yi Iron & Steel, a subsidiary of the world’s largest steel producer, China Baowu Steel Group, was added on Wednesday to

How Uyghur appeal ruling could further impact fashion retailers. After the UK National Crime Agency’s (NCA) failure to investigate imports linked to forced Uyghur labour was deemed unlawful, Drapers spoke to Moya Clifford…

VW’s Complicity in the Uyghur Genocide Continues. The Largest Auto Company Has Blood on Its Hands The issue of human rights abuses in China, particularly regarding the Uyghur population in Xinjiang,…

U.S. officials ban new types of goods from China over forced labor allegations. The Department of Homeland Security announced Wednesday that it would ban the import of goods from a Chinese steel manufacturer and a Chinese maker of…

2nd October

China celebrates 75th birthday but Uyghurs and Tibetans chafe under Beijing’s rule. Tibetans are subjected to more ‘patriotic education’ as a Uyghur camp survivor calls it ‘Day of Mourning.’

Save Uyghur Calls for Renewed Advocacy on the 75th Anniversary of China’s Invasion of East Turkistan. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Justice For All’s Save Uyghur Campaign Calls for Renewed Advocacy on the 75th Anniversary of China’s Invasion of East Turkistan…

World Uyghur Congress urges global action amid ongoing human rights violations in China. WUC’s Interim President Erkin Ekrem underscored that October 1 symbolises the loss of freedom for Uyghurs and called for unity against the Chinese…

Uyghur diaspora protests against China’s National Day in Istanbul. The demonstration coincided with the 75th anniversary of China’s National Day, a significant event in the Chinese calendar, and was aimed at condemning…

East Turkistan government in exile condemns 75th founding anniversary of “People’s Republic of China. The East Turkistan government in exile has issued a press release marking the 75th anniversary of the People’s Republic of China (PRC), calling it not a…

1st October

Thank You from the Uyghurs, President Erdoğan—But. The Turkish leader deserves credit for mentioning the Uyghur issue at the 79th UN General Assembly. But a stronger tone is needed.

Platform for investigative journalism. Forced labour, toxic products and foul play: How fast-fashion firm Shein lost its shine. Shein, one of the world’s fastest-growing fashion retailers, plans to list on the London Stock Exchange this year in an IPO that could value it at 50…

Recent Actions Set Up Frightful Fall for Some Importers of Chinese-Origin Goods. Just in time for Spooky Season, the Biden Administration announced executive actions related to the much used – and much lamented, depending on who…

150 Uyghurs, Tibetans, and South-Mongolians Unite for Justice on Amsterdam’s Dam Square. On the eve of China’s National Day, Uyghurs, Tibetans, and South-Mongolians gathered on Amsterdam’s iconic Dam Square to demand justice and…

30th September

75 years on, China still reigns supreme in Xinjiang defying international pressure

USCIRF Exposes “Sinicization” of Religion. In an excellent report using inter alia 21 “Bitter Winter” articles as sources, the U.S. agency explains that the policy is aimed at making religion more…

China has no religious freedom, USCIRF says, days after release of U.S. pastor

China has tightened its control of religion, creating such crimes as genocide, mass arrests and enforced disappearances,…

29th September

NGOs urge Rome to shed light on Chinese train Xinjiang-Salerno. Two NGOs, UHRP and the Uyghur American Association, have raised concerns about the China-Europe Railway Express to Italy. They claim the train may carry…

The diplomatic ramifications of Erdoğan’s Uyghur dilemma. May 10, 2024 // Turkey has sought to maintain good relations with China alongside a robust stance against Uyghur persecution.

Uyghur official jailed after refusing land acquisition. A Uyghur official from Ghulja county in northwest China’s Xinjiang region who went missing after opposing development on local farmland is serving a prison…

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