US lawmakers have proposed 3 bills addressing China's role in the fentanyl crisis and combating narcotics trafficking. The legislations seeks to hold CCP accountable for “directly contributing to the fentanyl crisis by subsidizing precursor chemicals."
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Czech Chamber of Deputies adopted a resolution addressing China's misinterpretation of UN Resolution 2758 and reaffirming support for Taiwan's participation in international organisations.
On International Human Rights Day, a protest was organized outside the Chinese Embassy in Vienna, as Tibetans, Uyghurs, and Chinese Christians came together to demand an end to systemic oppression by the CCR.
On December 10, 2024, Global Affairs Canada announced that, effective immediately, Canada is imposing sanctions against 8 Chinese officials for human rights violations in East Turkestan.
The first Uyghur refugee has arrived in Canada under an effort to resettle Uyghurs and other ethnic groups persecuted by China.
Activists testified at a US congressional hearing, warning that China is escalating its campaign to erase the cultural identity and reshape the history of the Uyghurs and other ethnic groups, with these efforts now reaching American soil.
The conference "Partnering with Taiwan" was successfully held in Berlin, marking the third installment of the Berlin Taiwan Conference.
UK MPs demand stricter laws against Chinese-linked products after after report expose Uyghur forced labour in tomato supply chain.
The US Department of Homeland Security is investigating the Chinese e-commerce app TEMU for potential violations of the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act and concerns related to cybersecurity.
In a move to curb China's technological advancements, the Biden administration announced a new set of export controls, restricting the sale of crucial semiconductor-manufacturing equipment and high-bandwidth computer memory to the country.
The Biden administration has brought 3 Uyghurs to the US, including Ayshem Mamut, the mother of Uyghur activist Nury Turkel, as part of a prisoner swap with China.
The United States banned food, metals and other imports from about 30 more Chinese companies over alleged forced labor involving the Uyghurs, according to a government notice posted online on Nov 22, 2024.
The Uyghur community living in the UK organized a 'National Day' event in London to mark the founding anniversaries of the East Turkistan Republics.
US authorities have added three more textile manufacturers to the list of Chinese companies banned on grounds of Uyghur slave labor. The number of Chinese companies on the list has reached 78.
At the UN General Assembly, 15 countries, including Australia, the United States, Germany, the United Kingdom, and Japan, condemned China's systematic genocide and severe human rights violations in East Turkistan and Tibet in a joint statement.
The World Uyghur Congress has called on Finnish leaders to take a strong stance against the ongoing genocide of Uyghurs during their upcoming delegation visit to China, scheduled for October 28 to 31.
Key US lawmakers urged Japan to strengthen restrictions on selling semiconductor manufacturing equipment to China. They warned that if Tokyo does not take action, Washington may impose its restrictions on Japanese companies, according to Bloomberg.
A panel discussion on Uyghur Genocide, Ilham Tohti and Gulshan Abbas was organized as part of the Forum 2000 events in Czechia, where freedom, democracy and human rights issues are discussed.