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The Uyghur, a Turkic-speaking minority based in China's northwestern Xinjiang province, view Beijing as a "colonizing power" attempting to undermine their political rights.

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June 19, 2024

China changes names of Uyghur villages, says report

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Women wearing traditional Uyghur attire pose for a photo at the Old Kashgar tourist area in China's northwestern Xinjiang region.

China peddles alternative reality in Xinjiang

China peddles alternative reality in Xinjiang

China is pumping funds into its idea of Uyghur culture, while suppressing the Muslim minority's religious traditions.
Human RightsSeptember 18, 202303:35 min
Activists take part in a protest against China's treatment towards the ethnic Uyghur people

China: How is Beijing whitewashing its Xinjiang policy?

China: How is Beijing whitewashing its Xinjiang policy?

China has been striving to show the world a different image of life for Uyghurs in the region of Xinjiang.
Human RightsSeptember 11, 2023
A woman wearing a face mask in a textile factory in Xinjiang

Uyghur rights: Clothing firms under fire over forced labor

Uyghur rights: Clothing firms under fire over forced labor

Skechers, Zara and several other fashion brands are facing a complaint filed by a group of NGOs in Paris.
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What is China's strategy for Central Asia?

What is China's strategy for Central Asia?

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PoliticsMay 16, 2023
Chinese Uyghurs

How a search tool offers overseas Uyghurs harrowing insights

How a search tool offers overseas Uyghurs harrowing insights

A search tool has allowed some overseas Uyghurs to gain insights into their family members in China's Xinjiang region.
Human RightsFebruary 23, 2023
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Fire tragedy in Xinjiang: Is China's COVID policy to blame?

Fire tragedy in Xinjiang: Is China's COVID policy to blame?

A deadly fire in Urumqi triggered protests across China. Did COVID policy contribute to the death toll? DW investigates.
PoliticsDecember 2, 2022
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