Bigu, ancient Chinese techniques of avoiding grains and fasting for several days, became popular during the COVID-19 pandemic. The CCP suspects they are “religious.”
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Cornell University, Chinese Students, and the Uyghur Genocide: It’s the Money, Stupid
They tried to silence their Uyghur classmate Rizwangul Nurmuhammad, whose story was told in Bitter Winter. Incredibly, the university tried to appease them.
Anti-Pornography Rules: In China, Religion Can Be Pornography Too
Government claims those who stay at home for COVID lockdowns watch too much pornography. Yet, for the CCP “pornography and illegals” also include independent religion.
COVID-19, Ukraine, Protests: Now the Chinese Communist Party Is Really Scared
The Central Political and Legal Affairs Commission warns that a Ukraine-style anti-Party “color revolution” may erupt in Chinese cities at all time.
David Kilgour: Remembering a Seeker of Truth
The Canadian former politician relentlessly denounced the horror of organ harvesting in China. He was also a great friend of Bitter Winter.
UK and the Uyghur Forced Labor: Another Day, Another Place, Another Clause, Another Vote
Lords outvoted the government, once again. The battle to prevent National Health Service from purchasing Xinjiang-made PPE continues.
Peyzulla Utuq and Sayragul Sauytbay: Two Escaped Xinjiang, One Died and One Survived
While we admire and promote Sayragul’s testimony, we should also remember Peyzulla, who was ruthlessly killed by the Chinese, as Bitter Winter was the first to reveal.
Tibetan Self-Immolations: An Old Man, a Singer—and a Woman Is in Jail for Talking About the Incidents
After pop singer Tsewang Norbu, 81-year-old Taphun self-immolated. Nozin Wangmo was jailed for discussing the issue.
Xie Jiao and Unauthorized Religion in China: Two Reports Note Growing Persecution
Both the U.S. Congressional-Executive Commission on China and the Dui Hua Foundation quote extensively from Bitter Winter.
UK Parliament: The Battle Continues on “Genocide” Health Purchases from Xinjiang
MPs have pledged to continue fighting, with a new round of political ping pong launched by the UK House of Commons last week.