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Syria stuns China: Syrian government appoints Xinjiang Uygur militants to top military posts, Beijing reacts
2 days, 8 hours ago

Syria stuns China: Syrian government appoints Xinjiang Uygur militants to top military posts, Beijing reacts

India TV News  

In what comes as a shocking development for China, the new Syrian government has started to appoint foreign fighters, especially from the banned Uygur militant group 'the East Turkestan Islamic Movement', to senior military ranks. China's permanent representative to the UN, Fu Cong, at the UN Security Council Briefing on Syria on Wednesday said expressed concern over the development saying …

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UK lawmakers slam Shein for refusing to answer questions on its cotton supply
3 days, 14 hours ago

UK lawmakers slam Shein for refusing to answer questions on its cotton supply

Associated Press  

LONDON — A lawyer for Shein summoned to a British parliamentary hearing evaded questions Tuesday on whether the fast-fashion giant sells products containing cotton from China, angering lawmakers seeking answers on the retailer’s labor practices and allegations of forced labor in its supply chains. But they have drawn criticism over allegations that their supply chains may be tainted by forced …

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Borderland eco-governance beneficial beyond China
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1 week, 4 days ago

Borderland eco-governance beneficial beyond China

China Daily  

At the 29th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change in November and the 16th Conference of the Parties to the UN Convention to Combat Desertification in December, China showcased the pivotal role its border regions have been playing in deepening South-South cooperation on climate change and combating desertification. China's border ecological governance is …

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Borderland eco-governance beneficial beyond China
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1 week, 4 days ago

Borderland eco-governance beneficial beyond China

China Daily  

LI MIN/CHINA DAILY At the 29th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change in November and the 16th Conference of the Parties to the UN Convention to Combat Desertification in December, China showcased the pivotal role its border regions have been playing in deepening South-South cooperation on climate change and combating desertification. China's border …

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World's longest expressway tunnel built in Xinjiang
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1 week, 4 days ago

World's longest expressway tunnel built in Xinjiang

China Daily  

The 319.72-kilometer Urumqi-Yuli Expressway winds its way through the Tianshan Mountains in the Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region. The route, which includes the world's longest expressway tunnel, the 22.13-km Tianshan Shengli Tunnel, will open to traffic in 2025. LIU JUN/FOR CHINA DAILY China completed on Monday the construction of the world's longest expressway tunnel through snow-covered mountains in the Xinjiang Uygur …

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Early January likely to be warmer than normal
1 week, 4 days ago

Early January likely to be warmer than normal

China Daily  

Early next month, cold air activity is forecast to remain relatively weak across most of China, resulting in higher-than-average temperatures, an official with the National Climate Center said on Monday. Xiao Chan, deputy director of the center, said northern regions in the country may experience temperature increases of 3 to 4 C above the seasonal norm, while most other areas …

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Dashixia Water Control Project commences dam capping
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1 week, 5 days ago

Dashixia Water Control Project commences dam capping

China Daily  

By HOU LIQIANG | chinadaily.com.cn | Updated: 2024-12-30 14:49 An aerial photo taken on Dec 27, 2024 shows the construction site of the Dashixia Water Control Project in Northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region. The Dashixia Water Control Project in Northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region reached a significant milestone on Monday as its dam was successfully capped, signaling the …

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Dashixia Water Control Project commences dam capping
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1 week, 5 days ago

Dashixia Water Control Project commences dam capping

China Daily  

By HOU LIQIANG | chinadaily.com.cn | Updated: 2024-12-30 14:49 An aerial photo taken on Dec 27, 2024 shows the construction site of the Dashixia Water Control Project in Northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region. The Dashixia Water Control Project in Northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region reached a significant milestone on Monday as its dam was successfully capped, signaling the …

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China's Xinjiang completes world's longest expressway tunnel through challenging mountains
1 week, 5 days ago

China's Xinjiang completes world's longest expressway tunnel through challenging mountains

China Daily  

The tunneling of the Tianshan Shengli Tunnel, the world's longest expressway tunnel, was completed Monday morning through the snow-covered mountains of the Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region. As a crucial section of the Urumqi-Yuli Expressway, the new tunnel with a total length of 22.13km will traverse the Tianshan Mountains — one of the longest mountain ranges in the world and open …

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Reinvestigation: Better lives in Xinjiang villages refute 'forced labor' allegations
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Reinvestigation: Better lives in Xinjiang villages refute 'forced labor' allegations

China Daily  

BEIJING -- When Zhou Jin'an returned to the village he once worked in for years in southern Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region, he was warmly received by the villagers, who shook hands with him and invited him to their homes for a chat over tea. Earlier this year, The Economist published an article claiming that work teams in Xinjiang villages sought …

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A grater mission: The world’s oldest cheese sample tells a story of survival
2 weeks, 6 days ago

A grater mission: The world’s oldest cheese sample tells a story of survival

Hindustan Times  

When archaeologists discovered mysterious white granules smeared on the heads of Bronze Age mummies, and on the jewellery they wore, they suspected it was some kind of fermented dairy product. A decade later, in 2014, protein analysis had advanced to the point where it could confirm that the granules found on the mummies in Xinjiang, China, were a type of …

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ANDREW NEIL: Ed Miliband’s Net Zero mania isn’t just a threat to energy security. It’s making us so reliant on China, he’s now a threat to national security
3 weeks ago

ANDREW NEIL: Ed Miliband’s Net Zero mania isn’t just a threat to energy security. It’s making us so reliant on China, he’s now a threat to national security

Daily Mail  

Energy Secretary Ed Miliband justifies his dogmatic dash to decarbonise our national electricity grid by claiming it will free us from dependence on the fossil fuels of foreign dictators. Miliband, in his 2030 rush to decarbonise, will not be able to resist using China's over-production of panels as a cheap and plentiful supply to fulfil his Net Zero mission. Ed …

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West urged to lift Xinjiang sanctions
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3 weeks, 3 days ago

West urged to lift Xinjiang sanctions

China Daily  

By Mao Weihua in Urumqi and Cui Jia in Beijing | China Daily | Updated: 2024-12-18 09:24 International experts are urging Western countries, including the United States, to lift sanctions against the Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region, claiming the measures are based on unsubstantiated allegations of "forced labor" and have caused widespread job losses. "Anything associated with Xinjiang is now accused …

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West urged to lift Xinjiang sanctions
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3 weeks, 3 days ago

West urged to lift Xinjiang sanctions

China Daily  

International experts are urging Western countries, including the United States, to lift sanctions against the Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region, claiming the measures are based on unsubstantiated allegations of "forced labor" and have caused widespread job losses. "Anything associated with Xinjiang is now accused of being linked to 'forced labor,' and the accused must prove their innocence," Douhan said via video …

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Post-Syria, why Uyghur militant group's threat to China is India's worry too
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Post-Syria, why Uyghur militant group's threat to China is India's worry too

India Today  

The Turkistan Islamic Party, a Uyghur-dominated militant group, announcing extension of ‘jihad’ from Syria to China’s Xinjiang region is a significant development in the global terrorism dynamic. China watchers see strategic implications for India as well since the TIP’s resurgence poses critical questions in the broader context of regional stability and New Delhi’s own counterterrorism priorities. The TIP’s rise exposes …

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Xinjiang sets global pace in desert containment
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Xinjiang sets global pace in desert containment

China Daily  

An event promoting desertification control efforts by the Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region is held during the 16th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification. As a key area for combating desertification, the Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region is committed to exploring and implementing methods that will serve as an example nationwide and contribute to China's ecological …

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Silver-haired educators relish a class act in Xinjiang
4 weeks ago

Silver-haired educators relish a class act in Xinjiang

China Daily  

URUMQI — For decades, Xu Shuangmin had barely ventured beyond her community, confined within a comfortable 5-kilometer radius in the central city of Wuhan, Hubei province. Retiring from Zhongnan University of Economics and Law in Wuhan, Xu started volunteering on the Karamay campus of the China University of Petroleum-Beijing in the Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region, which has drawn 140 retired …

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Former senior political adviser confesses to accepting over 261 million yuan in bribes
4 weeks, 2 days ago

Former senior political adviser confesses to accepting over 261 million yuan in bribes

China Daily  

Han Yong, a former senior Chinese political adviser, admitted Thursday to accepting bribes totaling more than 261 million yuan during a trial at the Nanning Intermediate People's Court in the Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region. Han, 67, previously served as chairman of the Shaanxi Provincial Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference and deputy director of the Committee of Population, …

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How Syria's sudden regime shift puts China in a delicate position
1 month ago

How Syria's sudden regime shift puts China in a delicate position

Firstpost  

The sudden collapse of Syrian president Bashar al-Assad’s regime after a quick and unexpected rebel victory has put China in a tricky spot. This visit came after Syria had been largely isolated internationally and Assad was looking for China’s support against ongoing Western sanctions and diplomatic pressure. China’s historical support for Assad Throughout Syria’s decade-long civil war, China positioned itself …

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Fresh approaches to winter pasturing see strong returns
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1 month ago

Fresh approaches to winter pasturing see strong returns

China Daily  

A police car guides a convoy of livestock trucks on a winding road in Xinjiang. Tech-assisted migration In recent years, more herdsmen in Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region have been using trucks for the migration to save time, improve efficiency, and protect both people and animals from extreme weather and other risks. Badmal, a herder from Bayinbuluke town in Bayingolin Mongolian …

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FRESH APPROACHES TO WINTER PASTURING SEE STRONG RETURNS
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1 month ago

FRESH APPROACHES TO WINTER PASTURING SEE STRONG RETURNS

China Daily  

By Chen Meiling in Beijing, Ma Jingna in Lanzhou and Mao Weihua in Urumqi | China Daily Global | Updated: 2024-12-09 00:00 Keeping herds at home, use of high-tech solutions reduce environmental impact, boost incomes Caring for livestock during the cold season in Northwest China has been modernized in recent years, with Beidou positioning, mobile support vehicles and real-time weather …

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China's winter economy heating up rapidly
1 month ago

China's winter economy heating up rapidly

China Daily  

Snow tourism helps create fresh opportunities on supportive policies China's ice and snow economy is thriving, turning its natural "cold resources" into a burgeoning "hot economy" for the nation. From expanding ski resorts to increasing visits by skiers, the rise of snow tourism is creating fresh opportunities for regions across the country as winter takes hold, amid strong support from …

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Brands urged to resume use of Xinjiang cotton
1 month ago

Brands urged to resume use of Xinjiang cotton

China Daily  

The China Cotton Association has called on relevant companies to resume the use of cotton from Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region. "We are looking forward to relevant companies actively responding to the concerns of Chinese consumers and industry organizations, resuming the use of cotton from Xinjiang, and taking practical actions to maintain the health and stability of the global cotton textile …

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Xinjiang Cotton Association rejects Uniqlo's claim, urges respect and trust
1 month ago

Xinjiang Cotton Association rejects Uniqlo's claim, urges respect and trust

China Daily  

The Xinjiang Cotton Association on Thursday urged international brands like Uniqlo to respect and trust cotton from the region, restore its usage, and support the healthy and steady development of the global cotton textile industry. The association's statement follows a recent claim made by Tadashi Yanai, founder of Japan's clothing retail giant Uniqlo, who said that his company does not …

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