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China and Japan Fall Out Over Uighurs
May 15, 2012

Signs of tension are returning to relations between Japan and China, casting shadows over accelerating efforts between the two East Asian powers to strengthen their economic ties.

China cancels foreign minister's meeting with Japan business leader
May 15, 2012

China has abruptly cancelled Foreign Minister Yang Jiechi's meeting set for Tuesday evening with Hiromasa Yonekura, chairman of the Japan Business Federation, without specifying any reason.

Ethnic Uighurs say China is repressing their group
May 15, 2012

A high-profile Uighur activist accused China of repressing her ethnic group, as her exiles' group met Monday in Tokyo for its biggest gathering in three years and the Chinese government slammed Japan for allowing the meeting.

World Uyghur Congress In Tokyo Draws Condemnation From China
May 15, 2012

Japan has allowed the World Uyghur Congress (WUC) to meet in Tokyo on Monday, drawing renewed anger from China.

Ethnic Uighurs pushing for independence from China
May 15, 2012

Ethnic Uighurs from around the world have gathered in Japan, for a meeting to press their case for independence from China.

More Uyghurs Missing Loved Ones
May 14, 2012

More families of Uyghurs missing in the aftermath of ethnic violence in China's Xinjiang region in 2009 have come forward to highlight their cases in the absence of information from the Chinese authorities.

Uyghurs Face 'Fight for Existence'
May 14, 2012

Ethnic Uyghurs are facing a struggle for survival in the face of growing repression, exiled Uyghur leader Rebiya Kadeer said Monday as she launched a biennial meeting of the World Uyghur Congress hosted by Japan against China’s objections.

WUC Booklet on Violation of Freedom of Expression in East Turkestan
Dec 20, 2011

The booklet Violation of Freedom of Expression in East Turkestan published by the WUC in November 2011 provides an overview ...

They Can't Send Me Back: Uyghur Asylum Seekers in Europe
Sep 20, 2011

A new report by the UHRP documents the challenges faced by Uyghur asylum seekers in Europe, and examines the reasons...

“Offers They Can't Refuse: China's Relations with the Muslim World”
Sep 12, 2011

A new report, “Offers They Can’t Refuse: China’s Relations with the Muslim World”, examines the Chinese government’s relationships...