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China accused of erasing religion, culture from Uighur village names

Rights groups’ analysis of official data shows some 630 villages in Xinjiang had their names changed in this way.

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Religious and cultural mentions removed from names of China's Xinjiang villages, rights groups say

A report released by Human Rights Watch says authorities in China’s western Xinjiang region have been systematically replacing the names of villages inhabited by Uyghurs and other ethnic minorities to reflect the ruling Communist Party’s ideology

The Independent UK

China has renamed hundreds of Uyghur villages and towns, say human rights groups

Report finds that religious, historical and cultural references have been removed by Beijing

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US Bans Imports From 26 Chinese Textile Firms Over Uyghur Labor

The U.S. bars imports from 26 Chinese textile firms over suspected forced labor from Uyghurs, part of efforts to address human rights abuses in Xinjiang.

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US Labor Official Urges Companies To Exit Xinjiang, China

US labor official urges companies to exit Xinjiang over human rights abuses, amidst global scrutiny of China's treatment of Uyghur Muslims.

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U.S. Secretary Of State Alleges China Committing Genocide

U.S. Secretary of State accuses China of genocide against Uyghur Muslims in Xinjiang, raising human rights concerns.

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House Reps urge crack down on companies benefiting from Chinese forced labor

The lawmakers gave the State Department until April 30 to answer a series of questions.

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Australians ‘shocked’ at death sentence imposed on Yang Hengjun, Penny Wong tells Chinese counterpart

Foreign affairs minister says she raised concerns about China’s human rights record during meeting with Wang Yi, including in Xinjiang, Tibet and Hong Kong

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China Official: 'Sinicisation' Of Islam Inevitable In Xinjiang

Learn about China's 'Sinicisation' of Islam in Xinjiang and the ongoing concerns over Uighur Muslims' treatment.

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Weather tracker: Contrasts in cold and heat break records in China

Xinjiang in north-west recorded minus 52.3C, while Badu in south recorded 38C – the largest temperature contrast recorded in a single country

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China Urges Firms Not To Be 'Blinded By Lies' Over Xinjiang Rights Record

China on Thursday urged companies not to be "blinded by lies" about its rights record in Xinjiang, after German automaker Volkswagen said it was discussing the future of its activities in the troubled region.

International Business Times

German firm BASF to pull out of Xinjiang after Uyghur abuse claims

Chemicals producer says audits revealed no wrongdoing but recent media reports crossed red line

The Guardian - UK

German firm BASF urged to quit Xinjiang over ‘gross abuses’ of Uyghurs

Exclusive: Politicians say chemicals producer ‘appears to be implicated’ in abuses of minorities in Chinese province

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Top carmakers at risk of using Uighur forced labour in China, report says

Brands such as General Motors, Toyota and Volkswagen not doing enough to track their supply chains, rights group says.

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Major Automakers Linked to Forced Labor in China's Supply Chains

The Human Rights Watch report reveals that major automakers, including Tesla and Volkswagen, may be unknowingly using forced labor in their China supply ch...

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Rights group warns major carmakers over risk of forced labor in China supply chains

Automakers including Tesla, General Motors, Volkswagen and Toyota are failing to ensure they are not using forced labor as part of their China supply chains, a report by Human Rights Watch says.

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Elderly Uyghur women imprisoned in China for decades-old religious ‘crimes’, leaked files reveal

Hundreds of women sentenced for practices such as studying the Qur’an, dating back as far back as 60s and 70s, analysis of Chinese police files shows

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Carmakers may be using aluminium made by Uyghur forced labour, NGO investigation finds

Companies such as Toyota, Volkswagen, Tesla, General Motors and BYD could do more to ensure their strict standards are applied in China, Human Rights Watch says

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China’s human rights record criticised at UN as it faces rare scrutiny of policies

UK, US and others use universal periodic review to speak out over Xinjiang, Tibet and Hong Kong

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Global split evident as China’s human rights record faces UN scrutiny

Western states slammed Beijing’s actions in Xinjiang and Hong Kong, but others said they saw progress.

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Thermo Fisher stops sale of DNA kits in Tibet after activists raised fears of rights abuses

Campaigners say testing is among methods used to surveil people in the tightly controlled region

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China targets friendly media, diplomats to ‘tell story of Xinjiang’

Beijing organises visits to region where it is accused of potential crimes against humanity, but not all are convinced.

The Guardian - UK

Academic paper based on Uyghur genetic data retracted over ethical concerns

Exclusive: Study published in 2019 used blood and saliva samples from 203 Uyghur and Kazakh people living in Xinjiang capital

The Independent UK

China sanctions a US research firm and 2 individuals over reports on human rights abuses in Xinjiang

China says it is banning a United States research company and two analysts who have reported extensively on claims of human rights abuses against Uyghurs and other Muslim minority groups native to the country’s northwest

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‘Substantial volume’ of clothing tied to Uyghur forced labour entering EU, says study

Calls for legislation after dozens of brands identified as being at risk of sourcing materials linked to China’s transfer programmes

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