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US import ban over China's forced labour in Xinjiang takes effect
Updated : 3 years, 11 months ago IST
Washington [US], June 22 (ANI): A US law banning imports from China's Xinjiang province took effect on Tuesday, a move aimed at addressing Beijing's use of forced labour among the Uyghur minority.
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China: US law against Uyghur forced labour takes effect
Updated : 3 years, 11 months ago IST
Washington [US], June 21 (ANI): The United States government should vigorously enforce a new law that aims to prevent imports linked to forced labour by Uyghurs and other persecuted groups in China, the Human Rights Watch (HRW) has said.
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Strange coincidence: Uyghur data leaks on eve of UN Rights Chief visit to
Updated : 3 years, 12 months ago IST
Beijing [China], May 26 (ANI): In a strange coincidence to UN rights chief Michelle Bachelet's long-delayed visit to Xinjiang, a new leak of Chinese government records provides confidential documents, including speeches by high-ranking Chinese officials outlining their plans to repress, "edu
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China Matters documents the encounter of an American family and the Grand
Updated : 4 years ago IST
Beijing [China], April 29 (ANI/PR Newswire): Among dozens of minority groups in southwestern China's Guizhou province, the Dong ethnic group is widely known for its tradition of passing on culture and knowledge in music, especially in "dage," or Grand Song in Chinese.
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China asks Sweden to respect 'religious beliefs' of Muslims despite being
Updated : 4 years ago IST
Beijing [China], April 29 (ANI): China, which is listed among the worst human rights abusers in the world by the Human Rights Watch, has asked Sweden to respect the "religious beliefs" of Muslims and other minority groups, protect their lawful rights and interest, said a media report.
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China Matters features the living heritage of Miao Embroidery in Guizhou
Updated : 4 years, 1 month ago IST
Beijing [China], April 21 (ANI/PRNewswire): Tucked in southwestern China's complex terrains and one of the China's four major plateaus, Guizhou province is home to dozens of minority groups. One of the largest is the Miao ethnic group.
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Beijing threatens reciprocal sanctions after US unveils visa curbs on Chin
Updated : 4 years, 2 months ago IST
Beijing [China], March 23 (ANI): China has threatened the United States with retaliatory sanctions after Washington announced visa restrictions on officials over human rights violations in the country.
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US imposes travel bans on Chinese officials for repression of ethnic, reli
Updated : 4 years, 2 months ago IST
Washington [US], March 22 (ANI): The United States has imposed visa restrictions on Chinese officials for their involvement in the repression of ethnic and religious minority groups inside and outside the border of China.
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Protest rally held in Taiwan ahead of Tibet National Uprising Day
Updated : 4 years, 2 months ago IST
Taipei [Taiwan], March 6 (ANI): Ahead of the Tibetan Uprising Day, dozens of people took to the streets of Taipei on Saturday to call to bring attention to the atrocities on Tibetians and other minority groups by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP).
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Afghanistan: Members of Jogi minority demand basic necessities, rights
Updated : 4 years, 3 months ago IST
Kabul [Afghanistan], February 20 (ANI): The members of the Jogi ethnic minority group living in Kabul have complained of the dearth of basic living necessities amid deprivation of national identity, local media reported.
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Kerala leader VD Satheesan writes to PM Modi over 'attacks against minorit
Updated : 4 years, 4 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], December 26 (ANI): Leader of Opposition in Kerala Assembly VD Satheesan has sent a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressing his concern over the alleged wave of attacks against minority groups.
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US calls on China to end genocide, crimes in Xinjiang province: Blinken
Updated : 4 years, 5 months ago IST
Washington [US], December 24 (ANI): The US called on China to immediately end genocide and crimes against Muslim Uyghurs and other minority groups in Xinjiang province.
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