Uighurs
Why is China cracking down on Uighur Muslims?

Why is China cracking down on Uighur Muslims?
Police leak provides new insight into Beijing’s mass incarceration system
24 May 2022
Why UK-China relations require ‘wholly different way of thinking’

Why UK-China relations require ‘wholly different way of thinking’
UK imposes sanctions on Beijing over Uighur Muslim abuses
23 Mar 2021
US accuses China of ‘genocide’ against Uighurs

US accuses China of ‘genocide’ against Uighurs
Mike Pompeo warns that the slaughter ‘is on-going’ as MPs vote against amendment to UK-China trade bill
20 Jan 2021
ICC rules out investigation into China’s forced detention of Uighurs

ICC rules out investigation into China’s forced detention of Uighurs
Prosecutors’ decision is blow to activists who hoped to use international law to highlight persecution of the Muslim minority
16 Dec 2020
China blanks out map to hide Uighur detention camps

China blanks out map to hide Uighur detention camps
More than 250 newly-built compounds across Xinjiang region appear on western map services
28 Aug 2020
Four things we learnt from Uighur detention centre footage

Four things we learnt from Uighur detention centre footage
Video testimony reveals prisoners subjected to cruel and unhygienic conditions
6 Aug 2020
Instant Opinion: ‘Trump may lose, but Trumpism will go on’

Instant Opinion: ‘Trump may lose, but Trumpism will go on’
Your guide to the best columns and commentary on Monday 27 July
27 Jul 2020

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Instant Opinion: Britain blames Russia for ‘weird politics’

Instant Opinion: Britain blames Russia for ‘weird politics’
Your guide to the best columns and commentary on Tuesday 21 July
21 Jul 2020
Reaction: Britain to ditch Hong Kong extradition treaty

Reaction: Britain to ditch Hong Kong extradition treaty
Agreement shelved amid growing calls for tougher action over persecution of Uighur Muslims
20 Jul 2020
Uighurs: China began ‘cultural genocide’ as West looked on

Uighurs: China began ‘cultural genocide’ as West looked on
Beijing accused of torture, forced sterilisation and ‘disappearing’ entire families
1 Jul 2020
Instant Opinion: MPs ‘just saved’ from reputational disaster

Instant Opinion: MPs ‘just saved’ from reputational disaster
Your guide to the best columns and commentary on Wednesday 24 June
24 Jun 2020
Backlash in China over Mesut Ozil's Uighur post

Backlash in China over Mesut Ozil's Uighur post
Foreign ministry says Arsenal ace ‘deceived by fake news’ but others come out in support
17 Dec 2019
US Congress condemns China over treatment of Uighurs

US Congress condemns China over treatment of Uighurs
Second bill in two weeks criticising China’s human rights conduct passes the House almost unanimously
5 Dec 2019
Leaked documents reveal brainwashing in China’s prison camps

Leaked documents reveal brainwashing in China’s prison camps
Documents challenge Beijing’s claims that the camps provide voluntary education
25 Nov 2019
Instant Opinion: ‘US billionaires must run for president’

Instant Opinion: ‘US billionaires must run for president’
Your guide to the best columns and commentary on Tuesday 19 November
19 Nov 2019
What’s in the leaked files on China’s detentions of Muslims?

What’s in the leaked files on China’s detentions of Muslims?
Officials told to show ‘absolutely no mercy’ in clampdown on ethnic minorities
18 Nov 2019