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Xinjiang High School Students March Against Headscarf Ban

Thu, 05/23/2013 - 00:00
Uyghur students study at a bilingual middle school in Hotan, Xinjiang, in a file photo.

Reports say the school has now reversed a ban on traditional head coverings for its Uyghur girls.

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Chinese premier praises relationship with Pakistan in glowing terms at start of 2-day visit

Wed, 05/22/2013 - 00:00

China’s premier signed economic agreements and praised Pakistan in glowing terms as he began a two-day visit Wednesday, underscoring the importance of the longstanding alliance to the two Asian powers.

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Gold Mine Discovered in Northwest China

Wed, 05/22/2013 - 00:00

Geologists have discovered a large gold mine in the western part of the region of Xinjiang, a vast area that Chinese leaders are exploiting for its natural resources, according to a report by Xinhua, the state news agency.

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China bans seven topics in university classrooms including mistakes of communism

Wed, 05/22/2013 - 00:00

Chinese leaders have reportedly banned the discussion of seven subjects in university classrooms as they attempt to “curb Western influence,” the Chronicle reported Monday.

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Uyghur Students Detained in Regionwide Crackdown

Thu, 05/09/2013 - 21:19

Last month's violence prompts a security sweep of higher education institutions, an exile group says.

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Six Held After Uyghur Protests in Shanghai

Mon, 05/06/2013 - 21:29

Authorities in Shanghai have detained six Muslim Uyghurs following clashes between police and dozens of protesting Uyghur street vendors outside a major mosque in the city, residents and exile Uyghurs said.

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China bolsters military’s role on its western border

Mon, 05/06/2013 - 21:21

China’s top Communist Party and military officials have held a meeting to review security and development strategies in western China, including regions bordering India.

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Uyghur Group Presses for More Details on Maralbeshi Violence

Mon, 05/06/2013 - 21:15

Chinese authorities are accused of providing incomplete information.

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VOA Chinese TV Interviews UAA President Alim Seytoff on Kashgar Violence

Sat, 05/04/2013 - 00:11

UAA President explains the root causes of Kashgar violence and China's heavy-handed crackdown on Uyghur people by means of illegal home searches and arbitrary use of lethal force.

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Writers around the world call on China to respect freedom of expression

Fri, 05/03/2013 - 23:53

Authors alliance including Mario Vargas Llosa, Salman Rushdie and Nadine Gordimer salutes the bravery of Chinese citizens struggling with censorship in a 'perilous climate'

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