The Latest Breaking News from Xinjiang

Former Xinjiang Lawmaker Charged in 'House of Horrors' Child Abuse Case Involving 21 Children in California

Guojun Xuan and Silvia Zhang have pleaded not guilty to child-abuse and related charges involving children at their California home, where prosecutors allege abuse was recorded on cameras.

International Business Times UK · 5h ago

China digs 8,300 metres beneath Xinjiang desert: What is hidden in the desert below?

China is accelerating oil and gas exploration in ultra-deep and offshore reserves to strengthen domestic energy supplies amid global market uncertainty. PetroChina’s Hade-Fuman field in Xinjiang has produced more than 26 million tonnes of oil equivalent from reservoirs deeper than 6,000 metres, while China is also expanding offshore production and…

The Economic Times · Oct 6

China responds to criticism after iconic US brand’s ‘morally bankrupt’ move to open first cafes in Xinjiang

John Moolenaar, chair of an influential congressional committee on China, had said there was ‘no justifiable reason’ for Starbucks to operate in the region

The Independent UK · Oct 5

Reform’s media presenter worked for Chinese state propaganda channel

Party podcast and social media host Ray Addison fronted films about province where China is accused of genocide

The Guardian - UK · Sep 3

A moment that changed me: I found a forbidden novel – it led to a dangerous, lasting love

Growing up in the Chinese region of Xinjiang, romance was frowned upon – as was much of my Uyghur culture. But one day, exploring a strange house, I found a gateway to both worlds

The Guardian - UK · Aug 5

China trains its guns on American warship replica

Satellite images show a structure resembling a US Navy Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer in the Taklamakan Desert in Xinjiang since at least June. The feature was first identified by Joseph Wen, co-founder of the Taiwan Defense Studies Initiative. China's Defense Ministry didn't immediately respond to a request for comment. The…

The Economic Times · Jul 27

Tomato's twisted truth: The Australian or Italian tomato you bought may actually be Chinese

A forensic investigation has found that major Australian brands like Leggo's, Coles, and Aldi misled consumers about the origins of their tomato products. Over 221 tomato-based items were analysed, revealing that many were actually sourced from China. The involved companies have denied any wrongdoing and are conducting internal inquiries to…

The Economic Times · Jul 27

3,000-year-old trousers found in a Chinese desert grave reveal why horse riding changed human clothing forever

Long before jeans, leggings or tailored trousers became everyday wardrobe staples, a nomadic horseman in what is now northwestern China was buried wearing what researchers now call the oldest known pair of pants in the world. Discovered in the Yanghai cemetery near the Turfan oasis in the Xinjiang region, the…

The Times of India · Jul 20

China builds full-scale US warship replica for missile target practice, satellite images show

Satellite images reveal China built a US destroyer replica for testing. This replica is situated at a Xinjiang test range for missile practice. The setup includes a rail system to simulate moving maritime targets. This development highlights China's growing anti-ship missile capabilities. It reflects ongoing strategic competition between China and…

The Times of India · Jul 12

China touts Xinjiang at trade forum, spotlighting a region once marked by detention centers

China is hosting an international conference in Xinjiang to promote economic development efforts in the northwestern region, which once was the site of mass political detentions

AAP · Jun 11