China

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New U.S. law to combat forced labor in Xinjiang

The U.S. is strengthening efforts to deter the People's Republic of China's use of forced labor in Xinjiang. Learn about these new steps.
Mukaddas Mijit with flower wreath on her head standing in front of sunny field and mountains (Courtesy of Mukaddas Mijit)

Beyond the crisis: A podcast highlights Uyghur culture

Through her podcast "WEghur Stories," Mukaddas Mijit is shining a light on the culture of a people who are often portrayed as victims
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Standing firm against political detention

The U.S. works to free political prisoners around the world. Learn about several of those who have been unjustly detained.
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World urges China’s leaders to respect human rights

Nations are pressing the People's Republic of China to end rights abuses against Uyghurs and other ethnic minority group members in Xinjiang.
Portrait of Dilnur Reyhan with Paris skyline in the background (Courtesy of Dilnur Reyhan)

Persecuted at home, Uyghurs sustain their culture abroad

Uyghurs are thriving in Europe, building a community abroad, while China's government cracks down on Uyghur culture in Xinjiang.
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Belgian researcher: Science must not support oppression

A Belgian professor is urging fellow researchers not to rely on studies that use data taken without consent from ethnic minorities in China.
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U.S. supports ‘dynamic and growing’ Indo-Pacific partners

The United States and Indo-Pacific partners are tackling the world's most pressing problems, from COVID-19 to the climate crisis.
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U.S. trade report details counterfeiting, online piracy

A U.S. government report highlights intellectual property rights violations worldwide. See which nations are taking action against copyright violations.
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Regimes target free press with ‘economic strangulation,’ report says

Authoritarian regimes are using economic pressure and legal hurdles to shutter newspapers and stifle press freedom, says Reporters Without Borders.