Dozens of men from the ethnic minority sought escape from repression in China a decade ago, but have been detained in Thailand ever since.
Tag: Xinjiang (China)
Why Chinese Propaganda Loves Foreign Travel Influencers
Videos by influencers documenting their trips have been widely promoted on Chinese media — if they tell a certain story.
A Times Reporter on His Father’s Years in Mao’s Army in China
For nearly a decade, I worked in China as a Times correspondent and bureau chief. But it wasn’t until researching for a book that I uncovered the full story of my father’s role in Communist rule.
Heavy Rains Lash Southern China, Killing at Least 9
Rains set off landslides and inundated villages in the south, forcing thousands to evacuate. In the north, residents sweltered through a drought.
Star Uyghur Scholar Who Vanished Was Sentenced to Life in China
Rahile Dawut, who recorded her people’s traditions, disappeared in 2017. New information indicates that she faces decades in prison.
Solar Supply Chain Grows More Opaque Amid Human Rights Concerns
The global industry is cutting some ties to China, but its exposure to forced labor remains high and companies are less transparent, a new report found.
China Says U.S. Flew Balloons Over Xinjiang and Tibet
The accusation came days after Beijing claimed that the United States had sent airships over China multiple times, ramping up tensions between the two superpowers.
US Cracks Down on Chinese Companies for Security Concerns
The Biden administration placed severe restrictions on trade with dozens of Chinese entities, its latest step in a campaign to curtail access to technology with military applications.
Global Car Supply Chains Entangled With Abuses in Xinjiang, Report Says
A new report on the auto industry cites extensive links to Xinjiang, where the U.S. government now presumes goods are made with forced labor.
The Covid Protests in China, Explained
After a weekend of confrontations between officials and demonstrators, video from two sites in Shanghai and Beijing showed a heavy security presence. Here’s the latest on the situation.