Punished for Speaking Uyghur?
For some Uyghurs in China’s Xinjiang region, leaving a detention facility has not necessarily meant returning to an…
Two Sides of China’s National Day: Celebrations at Home, Protests Across the World
As Beijing marked its 77th National Day on 1 October with official ceremonies, patriotic performances and carefully managed…
Released but Not Free: The Hidden Cycle of Detention and Punishment in Xinjiang
For many Uyghurs in China’s Xinjiang region, leaving a detention facility has not always meant returning to a…
Ekpar Asat: Uyghur Entrepreneur Jailed After US Visit
Ekpar Asat built a Uyghur-language digital platform that connected people to information and help. In 2016, the entrepreneur…
China’s Student Invitation: Education or an Investment in America’s Future Leaders?
Is China investing in American education or cultivating relationships with America’s future decision-makers? Xi Jinping’s invitation for 100,000…
UyCast: Why a Uyghur Podcast Matters in an Age of Chinese Repression
A new platform for Uyghur history, language and conversation joins a wider effort to tell stories beyond the…
Uyghur Writer Perhat Tursun’s Reported Prison Location Raises Fresh Questions for China
After years of uncertainty, new reporting has identified where China is allegedly holding Perhat Tursun, a leading Uyghur…
Canada Orders Chinese Surveillance Giant Hikvision Out Over National Security Risks
Canada’s decision to shut down Hikvision’s Canadian operations has renewed concerns over Chinese surveillance technology, data security and…
China’s Suppression of Press Freedom and the Growing Price of Speaking the Truth
In China, reporting the truth can come at the cost of freedom. Journalists who investigate sensitive issues, question…
Uyghur Women Under Repression: Survivor Voices Challenge China’s Denials
Behind Beijing’s language of security and vocational training lies a devastating question: what happened to the women detained…