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‘A soccer ball can bring great joy to two little kids’: Kuanglong Zhang’s best phone picture

The carefree scene in the ancient Chinese city of Kashgar prompted the photographer to reflect of his own sources of happiness

The Guardian - UK · Jun 6

'Mosques converted into dance bars in Muslim region in China': Pakistani vlogger exposes reality of ‘ironclad’ friendship

A Pakistani vlogger's trip to Kashgar, Xinjiang, has sparked debate in Pakistan and India. The video showcased restricted public religious practices and cultural performances at mosque-like structures, prompting questions about China's policies and Pakistan's ties with Beijing. The footage highlights concerns over religious freedom and cultural identity in the region.

The Economic Times · May 20

Conflict over clocks: China among countries where time is political

Keeping of time in Asia has often been subject more to the geopolitics of time zones than considerations of geography.

Al Jazeera · Aug 9, 2023

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UN Envoy's Access to China's Xinjiang under Scrutiny as Trip Begins

China has called a mission by the UN rights chief a chance to "clarify misinformation" ahead of her visit on Tuesday to Xinjiang as Uyghurs warned a public relations stunt may lie in wait. The ruling Communist Party is accused of detaining over one million Uyghurs and other Muslim minorities…

Asharq Al-Awsat · May 24, 2022

China's Xinjiang Crackdown Under Scrutiny Ahead of UN Rights Chief Visit

China's crackdown on Muslim minorities in the remote region of Xinjiang will return to the spotlight next week when Beijing hosts the United Nations human rights chief for the first time in nearly two decades. The highly scrutinized six-day trip by High Commissioner Michelle Bachelet will begin Monday, with stops…

Asharq Al-Awsat · May 22, 2022

China's plan for Xinjiang, plus what's lurking in your household dust? The Conversation Weekly podcast transcript

This is a transcript of The Conversation Weekly podcast episde: China’s plans for Xinjiang, and what it means for the region’s persecuted Uyghurs, published on January 27, 2022.

The Conversation · Jan 28, 2022

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