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, […]
Uyghur Perspective
Uyghur Perspective
Discussion by Tahir Imin Uyghurian In this episode of Uyghur Reformation, I explore a troubling trend within our diaspora: the growing tendency to dismiss and alienate individuals who differ from ourselves—whether they are intellectuals, activists, entrepreneurs, or artists. I examine the risks posed by this pattern of denialism and emphasize […]
By Tahir Imin, Dec 12, 2024 Today marks seven years since the detention of Uyghur scholar Rahile Dawut. A renowned academic and cultural advocate, Rahile dedicated her life to preserving Uyghur traditions, sacred sites, and folklore. Her work was a beacon of hope for our people, connecting generations to their […]
Tahir Imin Uyghurian Our current situation truly discourages one Yes, we are weak… But this does not mean “we will not act!” for our people, Yes, we are scattered… But this does not mean “we will not fulfill our responsibility!” Yes, we might be ignorant… But this cannot stop us […]
By Uyghur Times StaffNovember 24, 2024 In a heartfelt video message released on November 24, 2024, Uyghur activist Tahir Imin commemorated the 44 Uyghur lives lost in the tragic Urumqi fire of 2022. He called on the international community to hold the Chinese government accountable for what he described as […]
By Tahir Imin Uyghurian The Chinese government recently announced the opening of its first “Immigration Affairs Service Center” in Urumqi, presenting it as a milestone in “Xinjiang’”s international engagement. According to the People’s Daily, this center will provide services for foreign experts, including entry-exit procedures, policy consultation, and cultural exchange […]
The views expressed in this opinion piece are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the official stance of Uyghur Times. By Ishan ismail This political and economic clash between America and China probably surprised no one. Because the clash between two different political systems and the goal […]
The views expressed in this opinion piece are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the official stance of Uyghur Times. By Abduweli Ayup In the Uyghurs’ current facing of genocide and being pushed to the brink of extinction, deprived of language and culture, we – intellectuals like […]
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 […]
Last weekend, a video posted by Uyghur Youth Initiative gained over 3 million views on TikTok and 7.5 million hits on Instagram, RNS News reports. The clip features three young, German-based Uyghur activists.