Western countries were seeking to discuss a landmark U.N. report on China’s treatment of Uyghurs and other Muslims in the Xinjiang region.
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For Uyghurs, U.N. Report on China’s Abuses Is Long-Awaited Vindication
The report’s assessment that China’s crackdown in Xinjiang could amount to “crimes against humanity” gives new momentum to a campaign to pressure Beijing.
U.N. Report on Xinjiang Human Rights May Be Delayed Again
The high commissioner for human rights has repeatedly postponed its release, reinforcing perceptions that U.N. leadership is reluctant to stand up to China.
Xi Jinping Visits Xinjiang for the First Time Since Crackdown
State media have used Xi Jinping’s visits to Hong Kong and, now, Xinjiang to bolster his image as a leader who subdued turbulence on China’s periphery.
Your Monday Briefing: A ‘Toothless’ Trip to Xinjiang
The U.N.’s top human rights official cozied up to Beijing on a trip to China.
U.N. Human Rights Chief Tempers Criticism at End of China Trip
Rights groups and overseas Uyghurs had called for vociferous condemnation of China’s policies toward minorities in the country’s far West. They were highly disappointed.
China Spins U.N. Human Rights Chief’s Visit as Propaganda
Michelle Bachelet’s tour includes Xinjiang, where China has been accused of genocide. The terms of her visit are unclear, and critics say Beijing is using her for propaganda.
Global Brands Seek Clarity on Xinjiang
Companies that sourced cotton from the region in China are weighing evidence of forced labor, a lack of visibility into operations and new regulation.
U.N. Human Rights Chief to Make First Trip to China Since 2005
Rights groups say Michelle Bachelet’s trip, including a visit to the western Chinese region of Xinjiang, where Beijing has cracked down on the Uyghur minority, will be a test of her office’s credibility.