A new Chinese artificial intelligence system has emerged as a major player in the tech industry, reportedly surpassing U.S. competitors like OpenAI and Claude in capabilities while requiring less investment and time, with strong future potential. However, independent testing has revealed concerning biases in the system’s responses, particularly regarding human […]
By Uyghur Times Staff July 15, 2024 The Chinese government’s continuous efforts to reshape the historical narrative of the Uyghur homeland are evident in the recent opening of the Qiuci Wei and Jin Dynasty Tomb Site Museum in Kuche, so-called “Xinjiang” Uyghur Autonomous Region. This museum, promoted as the first […]
Byline: By Uyghur Times Staff, July 13, 2024, 10:00 am ET LinkedIn is facing criticism following reports that Chinese hackers have targeted accounts linked to Uyghur human rights advocacy, including those of Uyghur Times and its founder, Tahir Imin. Tahir Imin, a Uyghur rights advocate, took to Twitter today to […]
Human Rights Press – “The Voice of Global Human Rights” www.humanrightspress.com In the past seven years living in Washington, I have interacted more with non-Uyghurs than Uyghurs. These interactions included professional work, humanitarian aid, friendships, and personal relationships. During this period, I engaged with locals from the United States and […]
By Uyghur Times Staff July 11, 2024 Antoni Blinken, U.S. Secretary of State, recently met with Jewher Ilham, daughter of imprisoned Uyghur scholar Ilham Tohti. Jewher Ilham shared on Twitter, “Recently, I had a conversation with @SecBlinken regarding my father #IlhamTohti. I was encouraged to learn of his steadfast commitment […]
July 11, 2024 Chinese and Emirati jets will conduct joint military drills over Uyghurland, a region known for China’s detention camps and prisons holding millions of Uyghurs. The exercises, dubbed Falcon Shield-2024, commenced in late June and are scheduled to continue until late July, involving the air forces of both […]
By Tahir Imin Uyghurian The 2024 Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit marked a grim chapter for the 21st century, posing profound threats to both global human rights and the future of the Uyghur people. Under the leadership of China, this regional security organization has intensified efforts to fortify its influence […]
Author: Uyghur Times StaffDate: June 28, 2024 London: The UK Court of Appeal has ruled that the National Crime Agency’s (NCA) previous decision not to investigate the importation of cotton products manufactured by forced labor in Uyghurland,aka Xinjiang China, was unlawful. This landmark ruling, brought by the Global Legal Action […]
Canada’s ambassador to Beijing, Jennifer May, visited Uyghur homeland last week and expressed concerns about human rights violations to local leaders, the Canadian foreign ministry stated on Sunday. Global Affairs Canada today issued the following statement the visit of Ambassador of Canada to China Jennifer May to “Xinjiang” Uyghur Autonomous Region, […]
Despite growing evidence of atrocities, the response from the United Nations remains woefully inadequate. For years, Uyghur groups have been calling on the U.N. to take decisive action. However, on Friday, U.N. officials denied accusations that they have done too little to address the severe human rights violations in the […]