March 2, 2024 The following summary is based on an article from The New York Times, and credit for the original reporting goes to them. In a recent development, documents released by Canada’s national intelligence agency and a security investigation reveal that two scientists, Xiangguo Qiu and Keding Cheng, formerly […]
Uyghur Times, established by Uyghur human rights advocate and academic Tahir Imin Uyghurian, is dedicated to offering insightful information on China’s Uyghur policy, the Uyghur diaspora, and the international response to the Uyghur situation. Our diverse journalistic and editorial team, comprising individuals from various ethnic backgrounds, including Uyghurs and non-Uyghurs […]
In a concerning development, three Uyghur scholars have been handed severe sentences for what authorities claim are acts of separatism. Dr. Rahile Dawut, a prominent figure in Uyghur culture and literature, has been sentenced to life imprisonment, while Dr. Nurmemet Omer Uchqun faces a 10-year sentence, and Dr. Ababekri Abdurishit […]
In a significant diplomatic move, Chairman Rep. Gallagher and the Congressional Delegation from the United States engaged in crucial meetings with Taiwan’s top leadership. The high-profile discussions included meetings with President Tsai, President-Elect Lai and Foreign Minister Wu. The primary focus of the talks was on bolstering U.S.-Taiwan ties, especially […]
At 12:14 p.m. (0414 GMT) on Sunday, a 5.8-magnitude earthquake occurred in Akqi County within Uyghur homeland, so-called Xinjiang(Uyghurstan), as reported by the China Earthquake Networks Center (CENC). The earthquake had a depth of 11 km (6.84 miles) according to CENC. As of 1:00 p.m., no casualties or structural collapses […]
The Chinese authorities have implemented a discriminatory new policy compelling Uyghur youth to participate in collective wedding ceremonies following the traditional Chinese customs. This initiative aims to assimilate them into Han-Chinese culture, portraying to the world that Uyghurs have embraced the Chinese way of life. A video shared by local […]
The Chinese authorities have been compelling Muslims to renounce their faith in Islam and pledge allegiance to the Communist Party. In Yun nan province, a poster displayed in front of the Na Jia Ying Mosque in Yuxi Tong Hai county reads, “Listen to the Party, Thanks to the Party, Follow […]
In an age where the digital landscape plays a pivotal role in shaping public opinion, safeguarding democracy necessitates a critical examination of platforms that pose potential threats to national security, privacy, and human rights. One such platform that demands immediate attention is TikTok, a social media giant that has come […]
According to Data from the Committee to Protect Journalists, or CPJ found China had the most media workers imprisoned. In 2023, nearly half of China’s imprisoned journalists were Uyghurs, revealing the intersection of poor press freedom and human rights abuses. The U.S. and others accuse China of Uyghur genocide. Uyghur […]
By Elizabeth Palmer January 7, 2024 / 9:39 AM EST / CBS News Xinjiang Province, on China’s Western frontier – origin of the Silk Road, the ancient gateway for trade to the Middle East – was off-limits during the pandemic. But it is open again, and these days it’s being marketed by […]