His passing removes a major thinker whose theory of myth shaped contemporary scholarship—and whose intellectual courage brought decades of repression.
Cultural Genocide
China Will Use AI to Shape the International Narrative on Tibet
A “communication conference” on “Xizang” in Lhasa proposed using new technologies to influence Western perceptions of Tibet.
When Uyghur Culture Becomes “Extremism”: From Doppa to Hijab
A clear trend appears in Beijing’s policies: any cultural aspect that visibly expresses Uyghur identity is gradually targeted and suppressed.
Meshrep in London: Young Uyghurs Refuse to Let Their Identity Die
Far from “home,” Uyghur youth are fanning the flames of their culture abroad.
Women’s History Month Must Not Forget Uyghur Women
Detention in mass camps, forced sterilization, coerced birth control, and sexual abuse are rarely mentioned. Perhaps economic ties with China make criticism inconvenient.
The New Law on Ethnic Unity: A Threat to Tibetan Buddhism
The new policy assaults the Tibetan language and thus Tibet’s cultural and religious foundations.
Amsterdam’s Lonely Uyghur vs Uyghur Restaurants–Or in Favor of Them?
Uyghur food is a bridge to introduce and protect Uyghur culture. But the eateries should not humor Beijing in their language and symbols.
Mongolian: The Language Beijing Wants to Bury Alive
A sweeping investigation reveals how Mongolian words, songs, and memories are being erased, from the digital world to the classroom door.
Michelle Bachelet at the Court of Communist China
A new photo opportunity with the CCP for the former UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, who failed to confront the regime on the Uyghurs’ cultural genocide.
Genocide in Southern Mongolia: The Return of a Buried History
The Cultural Revolution was a genocidal time in what China calls Inner Mongolia. Today, it’s a cultural genocide.