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 […]
“Turkish authorities have detained six individuals suspected of spying on Uyghurs in Turkey for China’s intelligence service”, Reuters reports.
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 the fourth quarter of 2023, BASF completed the process of selling its shares in the two joint venture companies BASF Markor Chemical Manufacturing (Xinjiang) Co., Ltd. and Markor Meiou Chemical (Xinjiang) Co., Ltd. initiated in Korla, “Xinjiang”, BASF writes on its website
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 […]
The staff of German BASF’s partner company, Markor Chemical Manufacturing in the Uyghurs’ homeland, has joined Chinese state officials in questionable home visits to Uyghur households during the mass internments that started in 2018, company reports show.