Tag #Xinjiang

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Thailand Faces Pressure to Halt Deportation of Uyghur Men to China

Facing deportation to China, 48 Uyghur men detained in Thailand for over a decade have sparked international concern over potential human rights abuses; relatives and the UN plead for Thailand to halt the transfer, highlighting the men's health issues and China's human rights record.

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Xinjiang Tunnel Construction Progressing Despite Challenges

The 15.7-kilometer West Tianshan Super-Long Tunnel in Xinjiang, China, connecting Yili and Aksu prefectures, faces challenges like flooding and extreme temperatures but is progressing as planned for completion by late October 2027, significantly reducing travel time and boosting regional development...

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Shanghai Hosts World's First Digital Exhibition on Niya Ruins

A digital exhibition on the Niya ruins in Xinjiang's Hotan prefecture opens in Shanghai on January 25th, running until July 25th, offering an immersive experience featuring over 100 artifacts and VR technology, including a nationally treasured brocade arm protector unearthed in 1995.

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US$10 Billion Investment Secured for Xinjiang's Tacheng Prefecture

Tacheng prefecture in Xinjiang secured US$10.06 billion in investment commitments from over 300 companies across various sectors at a Beijing promotional event on January 14, 2025, boosting northwestern China's economy.

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Shein Refuses to Disclose Xinjiang Cotton Sourcing to UK MPs

Shein's general counsel for EMEA refused to answer UK MPs' questions about its cotton sourcing, specifically whether it uses cotton from Xinjiang, China, where forced labor is alleged. This refusal prompted criticism from MPs who said it showed a lack of transparency and raised concerns about Shein'...

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Xinjiang Cotton Production Reaches Record High Despite Western Sanctions

Xinjiang's 2024 cotton production hit a record 5.69 million tons, a 574,000-ton increase, comprising 92.2% of China's total; this growth occurred despite Western sanctions based on unsubstantiated claims of forced labor, with China's cotton exports surging 167.3% year-on-year in the first half of 20...

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UN Urges Thailand to Protect 48 Uyghurs from Deportation to China

The UN is urging Thailand to not deport 48 Uyghurs to China due to fears of torture and other human rights abuses, despite Thai authorities denying any such plans; this follows a 2015 deportation that drew international condemnation and was followed by a deadly bombing in Bangkok.

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Xinjiang Tunnel Construction Progressing Despite Challenges

The 15.7-kilometer West Tianshan Super-Long Tunnel in Xinjiang, China, is under construction to connect northern and southern Xinjiang by late October 2027, reducing travel time between Yili and Aksu from 1,710 km to less than 500 km, despite facing geological and environmental challenges.

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US Bans Imports of Chinese, Russian Connected Vehicles

The U.S. will phase out imports of digitally connected vehicles from China and Russia by 2030 due to national security concerns, impacting companies like Polestar and Waymo and potentially affecting 1.2 million German jobs reliant on U.S. exports.

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Shein Rejects Queries on Xinjiang Cotton, Raising Ethical Concerns

Shein executives refused to answer British MPs' questions about Xinjiang cotton in its products during a parliamentary hearing investigating labor practices, raising concerns about ethical sourcing and jeopardizing its planned £50 billion London IPO.

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China Completes World's Longest Expressway Tunnel in Xinjiang

China completed the 22.13-kilometer Tianshan Shengli Tunnel in Xinjiang on Monday, reducing travel time through the Tianshan Mountains from three hours to 20 minutes and boosting connectivity between northern and southern Xinjiang by 2025.

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China Completes World's Longest Expressway Tunnel in Xinjiang

China completed the 22.13-kilometer Tianshan Shengli Tunnel in Xinjiang on Monday, reducing travel time through the Tianshan Mountains from three hours to 20 minutes and boosting connectivity between northern and southern Xinjiang along the Silk Road Economic Belt; the expressway is expected to open...

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