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· Ryan General
SCMP editor who quit over rejected story on Xinjiang human rights abuses is warned not to publish it
A former South China Morning Post (SCMP) editor who quit the publication last year over its rejection of a report on human rights abuses in China’s Xinjiang region received a threat of “further action” over alleged “unauthorized use of materials” from the Hong Kong outlet. On…
· Ryan General
Long-awaited UN report on human rights abuses in Xinjiang triggers fiery Beijing response
On Aug. 31, the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) released a 48-page report that found “serious human rights violations” in the Chinese government’s crackdown on ethnic minorities in the Xinjiang region. OHCHR said that the extent of…
· Carl Samson
China trying to block United Nations report on Xinjiang human rights, sources claim
China is trying to block a United Nations Human Rights Commission report that details the conditions of Uyghurs in Xinjiang, according to three diplomats and a rights expert who spoke to Reuters. Beijing’s plea allegedly came in the form of a letter directly sent to Human Rights…
· Ryan General
Islam in China must be ‘Chinese in orientation,’ adhere to socialism, Xi Jinping says in Xinjiang visit
During a recent visit to the Xinjiang region on Saturday, Chinese President Xi Jinping said Islam in China must be "Chinese in orientation" and that religious groups should adhere to socialist principles. According to state-run Xinhua News Agency, Xi highlighted the importance…
· Jane Nam
Avalanche of hacked Xinjiang Police documents, images expose Chinese government abuse of Uyghurs
A leaked cache of thousands of photos and official documents, titled “The Xinjiang Police Files,” reveal new information surrounding China’s detainment of its Uyghur population. An anonymous hacker allegedly downloaded and decrypted the secret files from a number of police…
· Jane Nam
Report: Xinjiang cotton found in Adidas, Puma and Hugo Boss tops
Research suggests Xinjiang cotton is being used in T-shirts from some of Germany’s biggest apparel companies, including Adidas, Puma and Hugo Boss. Agroisolab researchers explained that nature leaves behind a “signature” in cotton, caused by the “climate and geology” of a place.…
· Ryan General
NBA fans shown Chinese ambassador’s message amid criticism of players allegedly benefiting from Xinjiang forced labor
The Washington Wizards hosted their annual “Chinese New Year” celebration during a match with the Los Angeles Clippers on Jan. 25. As part of the celebration, Qin Gang, the Chinese ambassador to the United States, recorded a video message for the event’s basketball players and…
· Ryan General
Intel accused of ‘cowardice’ over removal of Xinjiang reference after China backlash
Intel deleted references to China’s Xinjiang region from a letter to suppliers after sparking online controversy. The letter originally urged suppliers to “ensure our supply chain does not use any labor or source goods or services from the Xinjiang region.” Intel has since…
· Jiselle Lee
China accuses Walmart of ‘stupidity’ for pulling Xinjiang products
Walmart is the latest Western brand to be caught up in controversy while attempting to navigate Chinese politics. Chinese social media users accused Sam's Club, the warehouse retailer owned by Walmart, of removing all Xinjiang-sourced products from its app in the country last…
· Michelle De Pacina
Elon Musk opens Tesla showroom in China’s Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region
Tesla opened a store in Xinjiang, a region in China accused of crimes against humanity. The announcement came after President Biden’s bill was passed prohibiting imports from the Xinjiang region due to concerns surrounding forced labor. The Tesla store offers both sales and…
· Ryan General
US House pass bill banning goods from China’s Xinjiang region over Uyghur oppression with 428-1 vote
The U.S. House of Representatives passed a bill that aims to penalize the Chinese government over its alleged oppression of the Uyghur people. Unanimous support: Having recently received an overwhelmingly bipartisan 428-1 vote in Congress, the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act…
· Carl Samson
Xinjiang Police Chief Reportedly Detained for Worrying About Dying Uyghurs
A police chief in Xinjiang who expressed concerns over the mass detention and possible deaths of his fellow Uyghurs in internment camps reportedly ended up becoming a detainee himself. Himit Qari, 45, who oversees the Ucha township in Kuchar county, Aksu prefecture, allegedly…
· Michelle De Pacina
Twitter users find porn after searching about COVID protests in China
Thousands of protestors in China took to the streets to decry the country’s COVID-19 restrictions in more than a dozen cities, including Shanghai and Beijing. The protests were ignited after a fire erupted at an apartment complex in Urumqi, Xinjiang, killing 10 people on Nov.…
· Ryan General
Maskless crowds at World Cup cause uproar in China
Qatar World Cup coverage in China has sparked an uproar among Weibo users, who have been speaking out against the Chinese government’s implementation of its strict zero-COVID policy. Initial coverage of the football tournament that showed audiences not wearing protective masks…
· Michelle De Pacina
Chinese President Xi videoed confronting Canada PM Trudeau at G20 Summit
At the Group of Twenty (G20) Summit in Indonesia, Chinese President Xi Jinping confronted Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau for behaving “inappropriately” by leaking their meeting details to the media. A video of the sideline interaction was posted on Twitter by Canadian…
· Carl Samson
China facing UN action after damning human rights report
China is reportedly facing action from some countries in the United Nations Human Rights Council (HRC) following a recent report that accused it of “serious human rights violations” against Uyghurs in Xinjiang. Diplomats from three countries and a rights expert previously…
· Rebecca Moon
21-year-old woman shepherd in China dubbed ‘gentle desert butcher’ goes viral on Douyin
A 21-year-old woman in northwestern China has been rising to stardom on Douyin for sharing videos of her life as a shepherd. In one video, she slaughters and skins a sheep within eight minutes. The woman’s family owns a sheep farming business, and her daily routine includes…
· Ryan General
Pink Floyd’s Roger Waters says ‘Taiwan is part of China,’ dismisses abuse of Uyghurs as ‘nonsense’ in interview
During a recent interview, Pink Floyd co-founder Roger Waters doubled down on calling U.S. President Joe Biden a “war criminal” and defended Russia's invasion of Ukraine and China's territorial claim over Taiwan. During Waters’ “This Is Not a Drill Tour” tour, Biden’s image was…
· Jane Nam
Australian anti-CCP activist says he’s being framed for fake bomb threat by Chinese embassy
Anti-Beijing activist Drew Pavlou claimed he was being framed for a fake bomb threat that was sent to the Chinese embassy in London. On June 22, Pavlou posted a video on his Twitter explaining his arrest and how the British government responded. “I just wanted to peacefully…
· Jane Nam
Negative views of China around the world are higher than ever, reveals new Pew survey
A Pew survey of 19 countries published yesterday found that unfavorable attitudes toward China have reached an all-time high in countries like the U.S. (82%) and increased significantly in others. The survey conducted between February 13 and June 3 revealed unfavorable views…