WUC Congratulates Sanae Takaichi on Becoming Japan’s Prime Minister
The World Uyghur Congress congratulates Sanae Takaichi on becoming Japan’s 104th Prime Minister, praising her support for Uyghur rights and welcoming continued cooperation to advance human rights.
China’s August export growth slowest in 6 months
Outbound shipments from China in August missed a forecast 5% increase, marking the slowest growth in six months.
China’s Central Asia Goals Unveiled
China’s agenda in Central Asia extends far beyond diplomacy—they’re building a long-term sphere of influence using integrated soft and hard power.
Is China’s Electric Vehicle Industry Entering a Deeper Crisis?
"After years of rapid expansion, China’s EV industry is at a turning point. Surging production, price wars, and growing debt have exposed serious structural issues."
China’s economic influence in Central Asia: a new form of resource-based neo-colonialism
"China views Central Asia not as an equal partner, but as a strategic source of energy and minerals. It systematically obstructs the region’s industrialization."
WUC to Organize Third Uyghur Summit and Youth Summit in Munich
WUC will hold the Third Uyghur Summit and Uyghur Youth Summit in Munich (May 23-25), bringing together Uyghur leaders, activists, and allies to address global challenges and strategize for the future.
Uyghur organizations urge the Trump administration to resume RFA Uyghur funding
Uyghur organizations urged the Trump administration to resume RFA Uyghur Service funding, warning that its closure would weaken press freedom and strengthen China’s disinformation efforts.
U.S. imposes visa restrictions on officials involved in the forced return of Uyghurs to China
The U.S. has announced a new visa restriction policy that will apply to current or former foreign government officials responsible for, or complicit in, the forced return of Uyghurs to China.
European Parliament adopts resolution condemning Thailand’s deportation of Uyghurs to China
The European Parliament has adopted a resolution condemning Thailand’s deportation of Uyghurs to China. The resolution calls on Thailand to halt the return of Uyghurs to China and urges EU member states to suspend extradition agreements with China.
Idris Hasan Released: 3.5 Years of Detention Comes to an End
Idris Hasan, who was unable to find refuge in Turkey and was detained in Morocco while attempting to travel to Europe, has reached the United States after being wrongfully imprisoned for 3.5 years.
UN: Thailand must immediately halt deportation of 48 Uyghurs to China
UN experts urged Thailand to halt the transfer of 48 Uyghurs to China. Noting that 5 Uyghurs, including 2 children, died in poor detention conditions, they called for humane treatment, medical care, and asylum procedures.
IPAC Appeals to Thailand to Prevent Deportation of Uyghurs
The Inter-Parliamentary Alliance on China has called on the Thai Government to refrain from deporting 48 Uyghurs to China and to allow them safe passage...
Latest Research Documents Mass Land-Grabbing and Forced Labor Targeting Uyghurs
The latest research documents mass land-grabbing and forced labor in East Turkistan's agricultural production, rendering thousands of Uyghurs landless & forced to work for Chinese agribusinesses.
In Istanbul, the Uyghur Housing Project is nearing completion
In Istanbul, the Uyghur housing project, being jointly build by Uyghur Ilim ve Marifet Foundation and ICNA Relief Canada Foundation, is nearing completion. The keys to the homes have been handed over to the families in need.
Chinese Diplomat Attempts to Silence Uyghur Representative at UN Forum
At the UN Forum on Minority Issues, a Uyghur representative addressing the persecution, genocide, and forced labor of Uyghurs was abruptly interrupted by a Chinese diplomat. However, the Uyghur representative was able to complete his speech with the approval of UN officials.

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China is erasing Uyghur culture by changing village names, rights group says

June 25, 2024 2:25 pm

China is erasing Uyghur culture by changing village names, rights group says

A new report finds that the Chinese government has been systematically changing village names with cultural or religious significance to the Uyghurs to Chinese names showcasing Chinese Communist Party ideologies.