A clear trend appears in Beijing’s policies: any cultural aspect that visibly expresses Uyghur identity is gradually targeted and suppressed.
When Uyghur Culture Becomes “Extremism”: From Doppa to Hijab
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Meshrep in London: Young Uyghurs Refuse to Let Their Identity Die
Far from “home,” Uyghur youth are fanning the flames of their culture abroad.
The Netherlands Vows to Protect Uyghurs Against China’s Transnational Harassment
A slap from the Dutch Parliament to China’s repression policy—and a victory for Amsterdam’s Lonely Uyghur.
Six Christians Arrested in Guizhou on Fraud and “Organizing Minors” Charges
New legal tools expand against routine church activity. Kaili City remains a center of anti-Christian repression.
“Unbroken,” by Rushan Abbas: A Uyghur Woman’s Fight for Her People
She played a crucial role in alerting the world to the genocide against the Uyghur. Now, she has told her story in a book.
The Uyghurs and the Hidden Risk of Trump’s China Trip: An Open Letter
Silence on the Uyghur issue would make it easier for the Chinese to manipulate any statement the U.S. President makes.
The Doppa on Our Heads, The Homeland in Our Hearts: Amsterdam’s Lonely Uyghur on Doppa Day
Uyghurs celebrated their skullcap this month. It is much more than a headpiece.
Singing “Bad” Religion Away: China’s New Musical Offensive Against the Xie Jiao
When folk festivals become political karaoke, even the mountains of Guangxi can’t help but hum along.
The Son Who Refuses to Give Up: A New Appeal for Chang Yuchun
As the jailed Christian’ bookseller’s health collapses, the family renews the fight for justice.
“Sinicizing” Tibetan Buddhism, One Inspection Tour at a Time
United Front chief Li Ganjie’s visit to historically Tibetan areas in Gansu and Sichuan was aimed at regulating the religion of Tibetans—and local Hui Islam—strictly according to Party standards.