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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…
· Carl Samson
US blacklists 5 more Chinese companies over alleged Uyghur abuses
The U.S. has expanded its blacklist under the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act, banning imports from five additional Chinese companies accused of exploiting Uyghur forced labor in Xinjiang. The companies include (1) Hong Kong-based Rare Earth Magnesium Technology Group…
· Bryan Ke
Shambhala: Tibetan Buddhism’s mythical hidden kingdom
The hidden kingdom of Shambhala has captivated the imaginations of ancient and modern people alike for its centuries-old story shrouded in myth and mystery. As tales of this legendary land endure, seekers continue to ponder its existence. What Shambhala is:
· Ryan General
Google takes down negative reviews of tool that exposes brands using Uyghur slave labor
The reviews bore distinct hallmarks, including cartoon avatars, nonsensical names and broken English
· Ryan General
US climate envoy John Kerry declines to call Xi Jinping a ‘dictator’
Kerry chose not to use that term and instead called the Communist Party General Secretary “the major decider of the direction and of the policies of China”
· Michelle De Pacina
China begins drilling 6.2-mile-deep hole into the Earth’s crust
China is drilling a hole into the Earth’s crust in the Taklimakan Desert in China’s northwestern region of Xinjiang province to explore and study the unknown. About the project: China National Petroleum Corporation, the country’s largest oil producer, is heading the project,…
· Bryan Ke
‘Brother Ma’: Elon Musk welcomed in China with 16-course feast, praise from Chinese fans
Tesla CEO Elon Musk was welcomed to China with a feast and praise from Chinese fans as he visited the country for the first time in three years. Musk, 51, arrived in Beijing via private jet, where he met Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang just hours after landing on Tuesday,…
· Bryan Ke
5 traditional dishes served during Eid al-Fitr
Eid al-Fitr, an important day of festivity marking the end of Ramadan for Muslims around the world, starts on Thursday. The special holiday may last up to three days, depending on the country where it is being celebrated.
· Carl Samson
TikTok CEO dodges questions on Uyghur persecution during House hearing
TikTok CEO Shou Chew did not directly answer questions about China’s Uyghur persecution and possible Taiwanese invasion at a House committee hearing on Thursday. Chew, who was grilled by both Republican and Democratic lawmakers for five hours over the social media platform,…