UN Human Rights Office Accuses China Of ‘Crimes Against Humanity’
The United Nations Human Rights (UNHR) office has accused China of violating international human rights rules, by committing “crimes against humanity”. China has reportedly come to such a conclusion after “rigorous review of documented material”. This has come following China’s arbitrary detention of people from the Uyghur community in Xinjiang. China on the other hand, contended that those were counter-terrorism efforts, and were not… read-more
Tags: Uyghur, China, UN, Human Rights, Xinjiang
Courtesy: Hindustan Times
Volkswagen To Continue Operations In China Despite Reports Of Human Rights Violations
Despite reports of human rights violations in Volkswagen car manufacturing plant in China's Xinjiang region, according to a chief executive of Volkswagen, the car manufacturer is planning to continue its operations. He further stated that they ensure the labour standards are implemented, and that the cultural and religious differences are respected. Volkswagen has also been accused of human rights violations in Brazil, where public… read-more
Tags: Volkswagen, China, Xinjiang, Brazil, human rights violation
Courtesy: Hindustan Times
China Imposes Sanctions On 4 US Officials Over Xinjiang
In a tit-for-tat move, China imposed sanctions on four members of the US government's Commission on International Religious Freedom, on December 21. The four members include chairwoman Nadine Maneza, deputy chairman Nury Turkel and members Anurima Bhargava and James Carr. As per the sanction, they won't be able to travel to China. Earlier, the US imposed sanctions on Chinese officials citing complaints of abuses in China's Xinjiang region. … read-more
Tags: China, Sanctions, US, Xinjiang, International Religious Freedom
Courtesy: Press Trust Of India
US House Passes Bill To Ban Imports From China's Xinjiang
The final version of the Uyghur Forced Labour Prevention Act, demanding a ban on the import of goods made by persecuted labour in China's Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region, was passed by the US House of Representatives. Approved on December 14, it's now been sent to the Senate for consideration. Reportedly, China forces Uyghurs, Kazakhs, Kyrgyz, Tibetans, and persecuted groups here to produce ''textiles, handicrafts, shoes electronic and food… read-more
Tags: House Of Representatives, Uyghur, China, Import, Xinjiang
Courtesy: United News of India
India Deploys 50,000 Additional Troops To China Border
India deployed 50,000 additional troops to the India-China border amidst tension. Reportedly China had also moved troops from Tibet to the Xinjiang military command, although the number is unknown. At present India has 200,000 troops deployed in the border areas which is a 40% increase from last year. Besides, the Indian Navy has placed more warships along vital shipping lanes for prolonged durations.
Tags: Indian Troops, INDIA CHINA border(1346), Xinjiang, People's Liberation Army
Courtesy: Zee News
China Accuses NATO Of Exaggerating "China Threat Theory"
China accused NATO for exaggerating the China Threat Theory. In a statement China urged upon NATO to view China's development rationally, stop various forms of exaggeration of 'China threat theory' and not to use its legitimate interests and legal rights for manipulating group politics to create artificial confrontations. The statement came after China was criticised on human rights violations in Hong Kong and Xinjiang in G7 summit.
Tags: China, NATO, G7 Countries, human rights violation, Hong Kong, Xinjiang
Courtesy: The Times of India
China Accuses G7 Of 'Political Manipulation' Following Xinjiang Criticism
China accused the G7 of "political manipulation" on June 14 after the leaders of the group questioned Beijing's human rights record in Xinjiang and Hong Kong. The Chinese Embassy in UK reacted angrily to these questions and claimed that the leaders were "interfering" in internal matters. Currently, Uighur Muslims in the Xinjiang region are undergoing ethnic cleansing in an attempt by China to root out Islamic Extremism.
Tags: G7 Summit, China, Uighur Muslims, Xinjiang, Hong Kong, human rights violation
Courtesy: WION News
Alliance Against China To Be On Biden's G7 Summit Priority
U.S President Joe Biden will appeal to the western countries on the second day of the G7 summit, to form an alliance against China due to its rising influence. Biden wishes to counter Beijing's expenditure on infrastructure in developing countries. The allies are accusing China of abusing several human rights including forced labour in the Xinjiang province. The G7 leaders will further discuss various measures to avoid another pandemic.
Tags: China, Joe BIden, G7 Summit, alliance, Human Rights, Xinjiang, forced labour
Courtesy: BBC News
Global Brands Like H&M & Nike Face Serious Dilemma Over Xinjiang Cotton In China
Global brands like H&M and Nike are under fire for accusing China that cotton from Xinjiang is produced by the forced labour of Uyghur captives. They are in a dilemma as failing to stop the use of Xinjiang cotton may invite legal trouble from Washington with the US ban on imports. Besides, purging Xinjiang cotton will invite the wrath of the Chinese government which may get their business boycotted.
Tags: China, Xinjiang, US-China, H&M
Courtesy: The Economic Times
US Ban Chinese Cotton Imports; Accuses Of Employing Slave Labour
Extending the trade restrictions, the US government has prohibited cotton imports from a Chinese firm accusing it of employing slave labour. Calling 'Made in China' label a warning, US Homeland Security official Ken Cuccinelli has stated that US businesses should not make profits from slave labour and human right abuses. Reportedly, the action targeting cotton trade is being considered a pressurizing tactic on China for its mass-detention of… read-more
Tags: U.S.A, China, U.S Department of Homeland Security, Xinjiang, Uighur Muslims, Cotton Trade
Courtesy: Hindustan Times