World Jan 11 Uyghurs detained in Thailand for more than a decade say they may be deported to China By Dake Kang, Huizhong Wu, Associated Press
World Dec 27 China sanctions U.S. research firm, 2 individuals over reports on Xinjiang human rights abuses China says it is banning a United States research company and two analysts who have reported extensively on claims of human rights abuses committed against Uyghurs and other Muslim minority groups native to the country’s far northwestern region of Xinjiang. By Associated Press
World Dec 12 Watch 6:59 Investigation reveals Chinese seafood caught and processed using forced labor sold in U.S. An investigation into Chinese fishing fleets and processing centers has discovered that seafood produced with forced labor is making its way to American dinner tables. That's despite a U.S. ban on imports made by workers from China’s Xinjiang province. That… By John Yang, Zeba Warsi
World Sep 01 Watch 8:00 U.N. report details possible crimes against humanity by China against Muslim Uyghurs The U.N. released a report accusing the Chinese government of possibly committing crimes against humanity against minority Muslim Uyghurs. The report reiterated much of what the U.S. and independent researchers have said about Beijing’s campaign, but it was the first… By Nick Schifrin, Teresa Cebrian Aranda
World Sep 01 China denounces U.N. report detailing human rights abuses of Uyghurs The U.N. has accused China of serious human rights violations that may amount to "crimes against humanity" in a long-delayed report examining a crackdown on Uyghurs and other mostly Muslim ethnic groups. By Ken Moritsugu, Jamey Keaten, Associated Press
Feb 17 Beijing Olympics committee declines answering questions on Taiwan and Uighur treatment By Stephen Wade, Graham Dunbar, Associated Press For two weeks and more at daily news briefings, China’s stance on questions about its politics and policies has been straightforward: It’s the Olympics, and we’re not talking about these things. Continue reading
Feb 11 UN labor agency cites concerns about Uighurs, other minorities in China’s Xinjiang region By Jamey Keaten, Associated Press 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. Continue reading
Feb 08 Watch 8:36 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… Continue watching
Dec 23 Watch 6:15 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… Continue watching
Dec 16 Watch 4:16 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… Continue watching