Uyghur Act Passed by the U.S. House: Good, But What’s Next?
The new law is a tougher version of a bill passed last September in Senate. It still needs Senate and President Trump’s approval—and a look at context.
Muslim Uyghurs
The Genocide of Uyghur Muslims in Xinjiang
“The Xinjiang Papers”: Either Turning or Returning Point
Two Uyghur leaders comment on the scoop by The New York Times. Will this change the world’s attitude toward China’s crimes, or everything will remain as it is?
Labeled as “Terrorists,” Uyghurs Deprived of Basic Rights
Xinjiang Muslims who live outside the region are put under harsh surveillance and control, discriminated against under the pretext of “de-radicalization.”
Something Is Rotten in the State of Saudis: Non-Muslim Chinese Allowed Into Mecca
Uyghur refugee Tahir Imim reveals to Bitter Winter a major Muslim scandal—and evidence of the pervasive CCP influence on Arab countries
More Bad News for the CCP: Uyghur Dissident Ilham Tohti Wins the Sakharov Prize
Unlawfully detained since 2014, the famous economist has now received one of the highest European awards. For the CCP, denying repression in Xinjiang becomes even more untenable.
Erdogan “Sinicizes” Istanbul – Uyghurs Protest
Turkey needs China’s support and tourists. The government is covering Istanbul with signs in Mandarin, something Uyghur refugees regard as offensive.
The Nightmare of Uyghurs Returning to Xinjiang
Coming home is usually a happy occasion. But for Uyghurs who work outside Xinjiang, every visit to the native region may end with detention in an internment camp.
Xinjiang Children Sent to Inland Schools for “Sinicization”
“To control Xinjiang youth means to control the region’s future” seems to be the slogan behind the CCP’s campaign to educate Muslim children in the Han environment.
CCP’s Birthday: A View from Xinjiang
Xi Jinping celebrated with great fanfare the 70th anniversary of the Communist victory in China. The Uyghurs try to tell the world that all that glitters is not gold.
