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World Feb 17

Beijing Olympics committee declines answering questions on Taiwan and Uighur treatment

By Stephen Wade, Graham Dunbar, Associated Press

World Feb 11

Protest calling for an independent investigation in Xinjiang before the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics, in Paris
UN labor agency cites concerns about Uighurs, other minorities in China’s Xinjiang region

An annual report from the United Nations labor agency has highlighted the work conditions of Uighurs and other Muslim minorities in China's western Xinjiang region, noting signs of "coercive measures" that deprive workers of free choice in selecting jobs.

By Jamey Keaten, Associated Press

World Feb 08

Preparation for Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics
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China’s dismal human rights record casts a shadow over the Winter Olympics

The Winter Olympics are being held, again, in an authoritarian state, raising questions for human rights groups and for many American corporations. Nick Schifrin reports on what advocates say about China's exploitation of the Games, as it tries to project…

Nation Dec 23

Stacked containers and crains are shown at the Port of Los Angeles in Los Angeles, California
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News Wrap: Biden administration to invest $241M to improve ports, ease inflation

In our news wrap Thursday, Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg announced more than $241 million in grants to improve U.S. ports. Low mortgage rates and high demand during the pandemic have caused new home sales in the U.S. to jump 12.4…

Nation Dec 16

Devastating outbreak of tornadoes ripped through several U.S. states
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News Wrap: Death toll rises to 75 after Kentucky tornadoes, 16 still missing

In our news wrap Thursday, the death toll from last Friday's tornadoes in western Kentucky rose to 75 with 16 people still reported missing. Also, twelve members of a U.S. missionary group have been freed two months after they were…

Nov 15

WATCH: Biden meets virtually with Chinese President Xi Jinping

By Aamer Madhani, Colleen Long, Associated Press

President Joe Biden has opened his virtual meeting with China's Xi Jinping on Monday by saying his goal is to ensure competition "does not veer into conflict."…

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Nov 09

U.S. Holocaust Museum report shows China increasing Uyghur repression

By Matthew Lee, Associated Press

The new findings include allegations of forced sterilization, sexual violence, enslavement, torture and forcible transfer.

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Jun 24

U.S. blocks solar panel materials from China over labor abuses

By Ben Fox, Associated Press

The moves could make it harder for the U.S. to meet renewable energy goals aimed at addressing climate change. That's because about 45% of the global supply of the polysilicon used to make photovoltaic cells for solar panels comes from…

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Mar 22

European Union slaps sanctions on 4 Chinese officials over Uyghur abuses

By Associated Press

The sanctions move, agreed by EU foreign ministers, was part of a raft of measures targeting alleged human rights offenders around the world, including in North Korea, Libya and Sudan.

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Jan 27

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America’s top diplomat faces challenges on multiple fronts

The nation's top diplomat, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken, spent his first full day on the job Wednesday. Nick Schifrin joins Judy Woodruff to discuss the changes the Biden administration is making on the international stage.

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