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US Defence Bill includes key measures to address Uyghur repression in Chin
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
Uyghur-American activists have hailed the inclusion of critical measures in the 2025 US defence spending bill, which aims to address the ongoing repression of Uyghurs in China's Xinjiang region, according to a report by Radio Free Asia.
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China targets Taiwan's youth with subsidised tours to Xinjiang amid human
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
China is reportedly offering heavily subsidised tours to Xinjiang for Taiwanese citizens aged 16-40, aiming to shift focus from the region's human rights abuses. The initiative, organised by the Xinjiang Provincial Federation of Taiwan Compatriots, has raised concerns among critics, who accu
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Digging of 46 illegal wells by Chinese migrants threatens Xinjiang's ecolo
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
Water disputes have long been a point of contention between native Uyghurs and Chinese settlers, particularly in regions controlled by the state-run Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps (XPCC), known as Bingtuan.
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Uyghur educational activist dies in custody of Chinese authorities
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
A Uyghur intellectual and education advocate, who was detained the night before his daughter's wedding five years ago, passed away just two months later while in Chinese custody.
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World Uyghur Congress condemns Chinese sanctions against Uyghur, Tibetan o
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
The World Uyghur Congress (WUC) has strongly condemned the Chinese government's recent decision to impose sanctions on the Uyghur Rights Advocacy Project (URAP) and its leadership, including former WUC Director of the Legal Committee, Mehmet Tohti, along with 14 of its staff members and expe
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Chinese agricultural products linked to Uyghur forced labour, report sugge
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
Chinese exports of agricultural products such as tomatoes, chilli peppers, and marigolds from the Xinjiang region are tainted by forced labour and land transfers from Uyghur peasants to Chinese businesses, as highlighted by a new research report.
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China attracts Taiwanese students on university campuses: Report
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
China has focused its "united front" activities on attracting young Taiwanese to visit China, using key phrases and words that appeal to younger people, such as "influencer," "movie" and "traveling," said an official familiar with "united front" efforts, who asked to remain anonymous, as per
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World Uyghur Congress marks 1985 Uyghur Student Movement, highlights ongoi
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
The World Uyghur Congress (WUC) commemorated the 39th anniversary of the 1985 Uyghur Student Movement, a pivotal moment in the history of Uyghur resistance against the Chinese Communist Party (CCP).
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Uphold America's principles, rescind Xi Jinping's invitation: ETGE
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
The East Turkistan Government in Exile (ETGE) has strongly condemned the invitation extended to Chinese President Xi Jinping to attend President Donald Trump's inauguration.
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Canada targets Chinese officials with sanctions over human rights abuses
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
The Canadian government's decision came in response to ongoing reports of systemic repression and abuses in China, including arbitrary detention, forced labour, and violence against ethnic and religious minorities. Specifically, the sanctions addressed the Chinese government's treatment of U
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Tibetan delegation meets Dutch officials to discuss Tibet crisis
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
Tibetan Parliament-in-Exile MPs met with key officials from the Dutch Foreign Ministry, including Kim Peters, Senior Policy Officer for the China desk, and Mariska Meijerhof, Human Rights Policy Officer.
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Protest held outside Chinese embassy in Vienna on Human Rights Day
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
Organized by theTibetan Community Organisation in Vienna, the demonstration brought attention to the ongoing human rights violations carried out by the Chinese government against these marginalized communities.
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