Joe Biden's first hit at China as President, voices concern over Hong Kong crackdown, human rights abuse in Xinjiang
During the phone call, Biden shared his greetings and well wishes with the Chinese people on the occasion of Lunar New Year. Biden affirmed his priorities of protecting the American people's security, prosperity, health, and way of life, and preserving a free and open Indo-Pacific, the White House said in a readout of the call.
Feb 11, 2021, 09:47 AM IST
How China changed demography of East Turkistan now referred to as ‘Xinjiang’
China prefers to call East Turkistan by its colonial name ‘Xinjiang’ as part of well strategized propaganda.
Oct 31, 2020, 09:04 AM IST
Chinese Muslims's battle to protect holy Quran from Xi Jinping's Communist govt
The recent such incident was reported from Aidarly village of the Panfilov district of Almaty where a few Muslims disposed of their Quran books in the Ili river.
Oct 24, 2020, 13:03 PM IST
China's Wang Yi tells other countries not to interfere in Chinese internal affairs
French Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian earlier said that in a meeting with Wang-Yi he had reminded him of Paris` deep concerns about the worsening human rights situation in those two regions.
Aug 30, 2020, 19:13 PM IST
China demolishes mosque to construct public toilet in Xinjiang, Pakistan remains silent
A public toilet has been erected on the site of a demolished mosque in Atush (in Chinese, Atushi) city, in northwest China’s Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region (XUAR). Some observers believe it is a mission of the Chinese Communist Party aimed at breaking the spirit of Uyghur Muslims. But China's 'good' friend Pakistan pretends it doesn't even know what's going on in Xinjiang and has failed to respond to the development so far.
Aug 18, 2020, 13:26 PM IST
Pakistan internal study on Uighurs suggests China take confidence building measures
The internal assessment of the public sentiment on the atrocities against Uighurs Muslims by Chinese in Xinjiang saw religious Urdu journals being more vocal about it matter.
Aug 02, 2020, 18:59 PM IST
Exclusive: Pakistan assessment finds seething anger in religious journals over situation of Uyghurs Muslims in China
The main objective of the Pakistani assessment was to manage the reaction and control any overt activity that may cause embarrassment for both Pakistan and China on the Uyghur issue.
Jul 31, 2020, 14:26 PM IST
UN experts call for steps to protect fundamental freedoms in China, raise ethnic minorities' issue in Xinjiang, Tibet
The UN experts have also communicated about the alleged sexual harassment and assault of women protesters in police stations and the alleged harassment of health care workers
Jun 26, 2020, 22:29 PM IST
US adds 28 Chinese entities to trade blacklist over abuses in Xinjiang
The organisations, including Zhejiang Dahua Technology, IFLYTEK Co, Xiamen Meiya Pico Information Co, and Yixin Science and Technology Co., have been implicated in China's campaign targeting Uighurs and other predominantly Muslim minorities in the autonomous region of Xinjiang.
Oct 08, 2019, 11:22 AM IST
37 countries, including Pakistan and Saudi, defend China in UN letter over Xinjiang
UN ambassadors from 37 countries, including Pakistan and Saudi Arabia, have released a letter defending China`s "contribution to the international human rights cause" in the Xinjiang region, in direct response to Western criticism earlier this week.
Jul 13, 2019, 11:04 AM IST
1.5 million Muslims could be detained in China's Xinjiang: Academic
A leading researcher on China`s ethnic policies said on Wednesday that an estimated 1.5 million Uighurs and other Muslims could be held in so-called re-education centres in Xinjiang region, up from his earlier figure of 1 million.
Mar 14, 2019, 06:55 AM IST
China hurries to deny 1,000-km Brahmaputra tunnel reports, promises cross-border river cooperation
Beijing’s swift denial comes after Indian news media picked up on the report published by the South China Morning Post, a popular English daily based in Hong Kong.
Oct 31, 2017, 15:22 PM IST
China mulling 1,000-km tunnel to divert Brahmaputra water from Tibet to Xinjiang: Reports
India has flagged its concerns to Beijing about various dams being built by it on Brahmaputra river.
Oct 30, 2017, 23:39 PM IST
Eight killed in China earthquake
At least eight people were killed and 23 others injured on Thursday after an earthquake measuring 5.5 on the Richter scale jolted China`s Xinjiang region, officials said.
May 11, 2017, 11:49 AM IST
Syria says up to 5,000 Chinese Uighurs fighting in militant groups
Up to 5,000 ethnic Uighurs from China`s violence-prone far western region of Xinjiang are fighting in various militant groups in Syria, the Syrian ambassador to China said on Monday, adding that Beijing should be extremely concerned about it.
May 08, 2017, 15:29 PM IST
China bans dozens of Muslim baby names - From Islam to Quran to Medina, here is the list
In a big development, China banned a dozens of Muslim baby names in Xinjiang.
Apr 25, 2017, 19:26 PM IST
Here's how Pakistan's `friend` China treats its Muslim citizens
Pakistan, the all-weather ally of China, has chosen to stay mum on the ordeal of Muslims in Xinjiang.
Apr 20, 2017, 14:55 PM IST
`Pakistan conveniently silent on brutal killing of Muslims in China's Xinjiang`
Pakistan, which has deemed itself as the self-acclaimed torch-bearer of Islam, has throughout this ordeal not only looked the other way but also embraced China`s crimes.
Apr 20, 2017, 09:56 AM IST
China bans burqas, abnormal beards in Muslim province of Xinjiang
London: China, on Friday banned burqas, veils and abnormal beards in a Muslim province claiming that it is a crackdown on religious extremism.
Apr 01, 2017, 11:52 AM IST
China sets rules on beards, veils to combat extremism in Xinjiang
China will step up a campaign against religious extremism in the far western region of Xinjiang on Saturday by implementing a range of measures, including prohibiting "abnormal" beards, the wearing of veils in public places and the refusal to watch state television.
Mar 30, 2017, 10:25 AM IST
