By Tahir Imin Uyghurian As the world watches China’s rise, it must also confront the darker truths behind its economic power and political dominance. While the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) promotes itself as a modern, efficient government, the reality is far more disturbing—especially for the Uyghur people and other oppressed […]
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By Tahir Imin Uyghurian, Uyghur Times | May 3, 2025 As the U.S.-China trade war escalates again—triggered by rising tariffs, a crackdown on Chinese e-commerce giants like Shein and Temu, and political finger-pointing over fentanyl—American media outlets have saturated the airwaves and headlines with economic anxieties. But amid the noise, […]
Disclaimer: This op-ed reflects the views of the author and does not represent the official statement of Uyghur Times. By Tahir Imin Uyghurian Thailand is complicit in China’s crimes against humanity through its deportation of 40 Uyghur refugees to China on February 27, 2024, after detaining them illegally for 11 […]
On International Women’s Day, we celebrate the resilience of Uyghur women, many of whom endure unjust imprisonment under China’s repression. The Chinese Communist Party (CCP) has committed numerous human rights violations against Uyghur women, including:
Volker Türk, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights said the forced return of the Uyghurs, who had been detained in Thailand for over 11 years, was deeply troubling. “This violates the principle of non-refoulement for which there is a complete prohibition in cases where there is a real risk of torture, ill-treatment, or […]
By İhsan Umun Disclaimer: This article was originally written in Turkish and published on the Turkish leftist platform, medyascope.tv. It has been translated and published in Uyghur Times English with the author’s permission and request. The views expressed in this op-ed do not reflect the viewpoints of Uyghur Times or […]
By Tsering Passang I have long observed the complexities of global leadership and the impact of U.S. policies on international affairs. With President Donald Trump’s decisive victory in the November 2024 presidential election, coupled with Republican control of the U.S. Congress, there is no doubt that his leadership will continue to […]
By Tahir imin Uyghurian Recent years have witnessed a troubling phenomenon among the Uyghur diaspora: an increasing tendency to elevate non-Uyghurs while diminishing our own people. This self-deprecating mindset isn’t just harmful—it’s become a critical barrier to our community’s progress and self-determination. As a Uyghur observer of this trend, I’ve […]
#StopDeportUyghurs Tahir Imin Uyghurian Hello, dear brothers and sisters, according to a recent report from AP News, the Thai government is about to deport 43 Uyghur prisoners to China. The situation is dire, the risks are severe, and the danger is immense! In this critical time, we have three ways […]
Uyghur Reformation Movement Discussion Series In this episode, I ask a critical question: why are fewer people speaking the truth? Why do so many stay silent or feel the need to use fake accounts to share their opinions and ideas?Is it because they’re afraid of the consequences? Or is it […]