World Dec 27 China sanctions U.S. research firm, 2 individuals over reports on Xinjiang human rights abuses By Associated Press
World Oct 04 A global Chinese disinformation initiative could threaten international security, U.S. officials warn The State Department in a first-of-its-kind report has laid out Beijing’s growing efforts to reshape the global narrative on China, while spending billions of dollars to do so. By Didi Tang, Associated Press
World Nov 26 China loosens some restrictions in Xinjiang after COVID-19 lockdown protests Authorities in China's western Xinjiang region opened up some neighborhoods in the capital of Urumqi on Saturday after residents held extraordinary late-night demonstrations against the city's draconian “zero-COVID” lockdown that had lasted more than three months. By Huizhong Wu, Dake Kang, Associated Press
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 Aug 31 UN reports possible crimes against humanity in China’s Xinjiang region A long-awaited report from the U.N. human rights office says China's discriminatory detention of Uyghurs and other mostly Muslim ethnic groups in the western region of Xinjiang may constitute crimes against humanity. By Jamey Keaten, Edith M. Lederer, Associated Press
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
Jun 14 NATO leaders declare China a global security challenge By Aamer Madhani, Jonathan Lemire, Lorne Cook, Associated Press It's a summit message in Brussels on Monday in sync with President Joe Biden's efforts to get allies to speak out with a more unified voice against China's trade, military and human rights practices. Continue reading
Sep 09 Disney criticized for filming ‘Mulan’ in China’s Xinjiang By Juwon Park, Associated Press Disney is under fire for filming part of its live-action reboot “Mulan” in Xinjiang, the region in China where the government has been accused of human rights abuses against Uighurs and other predominantly Muslim minorities. Continue reading
Jul 09 U.S. sanctions Chinese officials over repression of minorities By Deb Reichmann, Associated Press The U.S. is imposing sanctions on three senior officials of the Chinese Communist Party for alleged human rights abuses targeting ethnic and religious minorities. Continue reading
May 22 Watch News Wrap: Thailand’s military stages coup By PBS News Hour In our news wrap Thursday, Thailand’s military seized power, dissolved the government and suspended the constitution. The takeover followed months of political violence and deadlock. Also, in a city in Xinjiang, China, 31 people were killed and more than 90… Continue watching