China has released a lengthy white paper that seeks to justify its anti-terrorism fight and de-radicalization measures in the western region of Xinjiang.
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China: Muslim ‘Training Centers’ May ‘Gradually Disappear’ Some Day
Chinese authorities said Tuesday that Muslim internment camps of Xinjiang will “gradually disappear” if a time arises when “society does’t need them.”
Whistle-Blower Controversy Exposes Reality of China’s Judicial System
The president of China’s Supreme People’s Court praised the country’s progress in advancing judicial reform over the past year.
VIDEO: Experts Discuss How Big Data is Impacting Democracy
The government and tech giants like Facebook and Google, possess previously unimaginable troves of information on the public’s activities and interests.
Tibet Supporters Mark 60th Anniversary of Uprising Against China
Tibet supporters mark 60th anniversary of failed uprising against china forcing Dalai Lama, Tibet’s traditional Buddhist leader, into exile in India.
KFC Dedicates China Restaurant to Memory of Communist Hero
KFC is memorializing a popular Communist hero with restaurant decor extolling his deeds, in matching of an iconic American brand with Communist propaganda.
China Rubber-Stamp Congress Meeting is Not About Legislating
Thousands of delegates from around China are gathering in Beijing for annual session of the country’s rubber-stamp legislature and its advisory body.
China Just Disappeared a Prominent Uyghur Activist and His Family
In addition, the authorities disappeared Jiang’s father and sister, who were “escorted” by domestic security personnel. They have not been heard from since.
China Seen Stepping Up Military, Diplomatic Pressure Against Taiwan
China to step up military, diplomatic and other kinds of pressure against proudly self-ruled Taiwan to deliver on President Xi Jinping’s demand in January.
Chinese Rights Defenders Outline Successes Despite Tough 2018
Chinese human rights defenders outline successes in promoting and protecting human rights under hostile conditions says CHRD in its 2018 annual report.