By Uyghur Times Staff | October 25, 2025 The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has come under fire after awarding A$246 million in contracts to TBEA, a Chinese conglomerate accused of involvement in Uyghur forced labor and cooperation with the sanctioned Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps (XPCC) — an entity central […]
by Uyghur Times Staff A Turkish tourist posted a viral video, dated October 14, 2025, showing that he was expelled from the historic Id Kah Mosque in Kashgar after trying to pray. The man said local authorities charged visitors to enter the mosque but prohibited him from performing prayers during […]
Sanae Takaichi has been elected as Japan’s first female prime minister — a historic milestone. Known for her ultra-conservative views and admiration for heavy metal music, Takaichi is a long-time member of Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP). A vocal supporter of Uyghur human rights, Takaichi has frequently attended events […]
Editorial Context for the “Alqissa” Controversy Background: Prominent Uyghur poet Akhmatjan Osman, the former president of the World Uyghur Writers Union, was recently removed from his position following a strong online backlash. This controversy centered on his public statements and opinions regarding religious faiths, specifically his firm belief that Oghuz, a legendary […]
Editorial Context for the “Alqissa” Controversy Background: Prominent Uyghur poet Akhmatjan Osman, the former president of the World Uyghur Writers Union, was recently removed from his position following a strong online backlash. This controversy centered on his public statements and opinions regarding religious faiths, specifically his firm belief that Oghuz, […]
Published: Oct 9, 2025 – 9:40 AM EDTBy: Uyghur Times Staff Key Points:– French-Uyghur scholar Dr. Dilnur Reyhan faces trial near Paris on October 13.– Chinese embassy staff filed charges after a 2022 protest against Beijing.– Rights groups urge French authorities to drop the case. A French court will try […]
By Alp Uyghur WASHINGTON | October 8, 2025 OpenAI announced that it has banned multiple accounts linked to Chinese entities after they used ChatGPT to develop proposals and promotional material for large-scale social media “listening” probes and a system specifically aimed at AI surveillance. This action, detailed in the company’s […]
GENEVA – October 1, 2025 — United Nations human rights experts have condemned China’s escalating crackdown on Uyghur cultural expression, naming jailed Uyghur artist Yashar Shohret (Uigga) and disappeared scholar Rahile Dawut as emblematic victims. “These cases reflect deeply troubling patterns where cultural identity, artistic creativity, and academic work are […]
At the session, Xi Jinping declared that all religions must be reshaped to fit Chinese culture and Communist ideology, leaving no space for non-Han traditions or independent faiths beyond Party control. By Tahir Imin UyghurianSeptember 30, 2025 Beijing – Chinese leader Xi Jinping has once again underscored the Communist Party’s […]
USCIRF highlights crackdown on Uyghur imams, Tibetan monks, and Christian clergy by Alp Uyghur, Sep 29, 2025 WASHINGTON, D.C. – A new report by the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) warns that China’s persecution of religious leaders continues to intensify, targeting Uyghur Muslims, Tibetan Buddhists, and Christian […]