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 […]
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Uyghur Times Hakan Fidan’s recent visit to Ürümqi and Kashgar has sparked significant discussion and controversy. As Turkey’s Foreign Minister, Fidan’s trip was anticipated to be a beacon of hope for the Uyghur community, yet it appears to have fallen short in a critical moment when the world is increasingly […]
By Gordon G. ChangAuthor, commentator Critics and supporters are battling it out after President Joe Biden announced that he was increasing tariffs on $18 billion of Chinese products. Just about everyone is missing the point. Tariffs should not be the issue. What is? Americans must ask why their country has been importing the […]
In a world increasingly defined by geopolitical alliances and strategic partnerships, the union between China and Russia stands as a formidable force. However, this partnership, while beneficial for the two nations, has dire consequences for global human rights, particularly for the Uyghur people. The China-Russia alliance not only fortifies China’s […]
Happy Mother’s Day to all Uyghur moms enduring under the relentless oppression of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). Today, as we celebrate motherhood worldwide, we must pause and reflect on the extraordinary resilience and courage of Uyghur mothers who face unimaginable challenges every day. For Uyghur mothers living under the […]
Today marks a momentous milestone for the Uyghur people – the 20th anniversary of the World Uyghur Congress (WUC). For two decades, this remarkable organization has stood as an unwavering voice for the Uyghurs in diaspora, tirelessly advocating for their rights and freedoms. The path that led to the WUC’s […]
Chinese President Xi Jinping is making his first official visit to Europe in 5 years. He will visit countries like France, Hungary and Serbia, and try to open markets for China’s companies facing restrictions in Europe. Europe, on the other hand, will try to persuade China not to provide aid […]
America must choose FREEDOM over FEAR. U.S. House Committee Chair Mike Gallagher is leaving the U.S. House, and he gave a final message to all Americans, reminding them of the Chinese threat to the lives and freedom of ordinary Americans, Uyghurs, and others.
Dear colleagues, friends and distinguished guests, Today, we stand witness to a tragedy that challenges the very essence of humanity – the ongoing genocide against the Uyghur people in East Turkistan. In the face of such unspeakable atrocities, we are called upon to respond with unwavering solidarity and decisive action. […]
You may not care, but we Uyghurs are clear about one fact: TikTok is the genocidal arm of the Chinese government. In 2021, at the peak of the coronavirus pandemic, the Chinese government imposed a statewide lockdown starting from Wuhan, extending to the Uyghur homeland, so-called Xinjiang. Later, as mainstream […]