In support to all-weather ally China, Pakistan seems to have been constantly turning a blind eye to suppression of Uyghur Muslim in the country. For years, Pakistan seems to have been acting like the custodian of Islam all around the world.

Pak PM Imran Khan defends ally China, says ‘Xinjiang situation not what Western media portrays’

The International Labour Organization has slammed China for racial and religious discrimination in the Xinjiang region. "The Committee expresses its deep concern in respect of the policy directions expressed in numerous national and regional policy and regulatory documents and requests therefore the government to .

International Labour Organization slams China for racial and religious discrimination in Xinjiang

For years China has been accused of several human rights abuses and several independent reports allege discriminatory work practices in the country. United Nations agency the International Labour Organization has released a report which stresses on how China's employment practices are not in tandem with a global standard, the report highlights how China has violated various articles of the employment policy convention of 1964.

UN report: China's Labour Policies in Xinjiang are discriminatory

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres met China's President Xi Jinping on the sidelines of the Beijing Winter Olympics 2022. During the meeting, he expressed his expectation that the UN human rights chief Michelle Bachelet will be allowed to make a “credible” visit to China.

UN chief Guterres meets Xi, says he expects China to allow 'credible' visit to Xinjiang

Amid Human Rights violation allegations on China in Xinjiang region, United Nations Chief calls for a visit by UN Human Rights Chief.

UN Chief: Let UN Human Rights Chief visit Xinjiang in China

Intel, the US chipmaker has deleted reference to Chinese province of Xinjiang from a letter to its suppliers. The development took place after the company faced backlash from China over its appeal to not use labour or goods and services from the region.

Intel removes Xinjiang reference from letter after Chinese backlash

Former paramilitary chief of the Xinjiang Peng Jingtang will lead Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) in Hong Kong. Citing PLA's spokesman, state broadcaster CCTV reported that Chinese President Xi Jinping has signed the order of Peng's appointment.

Former Xinjiang paramilitary chief to lead Chinese People’s Liberation Army in Hong Kong

The electric vehicle market leader Tesla has announced that it has opened a new dealership in Urumqi, which is the capital of Xinjiang in China. American activists are appealing to Tesla to cease what they call economic support for genocide.

Tesla inc opens new showroom in China's Xinjiang region

Activists have criticised Tesla CEO Elon Musk for opening a new showroom in Xinjiang despite concerns about human rights abuse. The South African billionaire took to micro-blogging platform Twitter to make the announcement and said, “Let’s start Xinjiang’s all-electric journey!

Activists slam Elon Musk for opening showroom in 'focal point of genocide,' Xinjiang

The US retail giant Walmart Inc and its Sam's Club chain have been accused by China's anti-corruption agency on Friday (December 31) after reports emerged that Sam's Club had allegedly removed Xinjiang-sourced products from stores.

'Stupidity and shorted-sightedness': China warns Walmart and Sam's Club over removal of Xinjiang products

Xinjiang’s communist party chief, Chen Quanguo, has been sacked by the ruling establishment amid latest pushback from the United States over allegations of human rights abuses against Uyghur Muslims in the volatile region.

Chinese Communist Party replaces Xinjiang’s chief amid US pushback over human rights abuses

President Joe Biden signed a law Thursday virtually banning all imports from the Chinese region of Xinjiang in response to concerns over forced labour, as US companies find themselves caught in the diplomatic fray.

President Biden bans imports from China's Xinjiang over force labour

American President Joe Biden has signed a new law. This law bans all imports into the US from Xinjiang. Watch this report for more.

US President bans imports from Xinjiang region in China

A far-reaching bill aimed at barring products made with forced labour in China became law after President Joe Biden signed the bill Thursday. But the next four months — during which the Biden administration will convene hearings to investigate how pervasive forced labour is and what to do about it — will be crucial in determining how far the legislation goes in altering the behaviour of companies that source products from China.

US effort to combat forced labour targets corporate China ties

All Xinjiang imports banned in United States

Chip-maker Intel has apologised after its letter telling suppliers not to source products from Xinjiang region. This action was taken following restrictions by various governments.

Chip-maker Intel apologises after it asks suppliers not to source products from Xinjiang region

US-based chipmaker Intel has issued an apology to China for asking its suppliers to not source any products or labour from Xinjiang region. Towards the beginning of this month, Intel had sent out an annual letter to its suppliers In which it was mentioned that it had been “required to ensure that its supply chain does not use any labour or source goods or services” from Xinjiang region of China.

Intel apologises to Chinese population for hurting their sentiments over Xinjiang comments

The US computer chip maker, Intel is facing a backlash from China after telling its suppliers not to source products or labour from the region of Xinjiang. Intel said it had been “required to ensure that its supply chain does not use any labour or source goods or services” from Xinjiang in accordance with restrictions imposed by “multiple governments”.

US computer chip maker, Intel faces backlash from China

Intel’s decision not to source raw materials and labour from the Xinjiang region is drawing widespread criticism from Chinese celebrities and citizens who are calling for the boycott of their products.

Calls grow to boycott Intel in China after it raises concerns over Xinjiang forced labour

Tensions between US & China continue to escalate over Xinjiang. China has imposed sanctions on four US officials. This after US targeted Chinese officials and firms with curbs.

Tensions between US & China continue to escalate

China imposes sanctions on US officials

Amid large-scale anti-government protests in Pakistan's Gwadar, people living in the port city of Gwadar claim that they are not being allowed into the local cricket stadium.

WATCH | WION Ground Report: Locals say they are not allowed inside Gwadar Cricket Stadium

Republicans and Democrats have united to punish China. They've passed a bill to ban all goods that are made through the forced labour of Uighur Muslims. Which brands could this bill spell trouble for? Palki Sharma has a report.

Gravitas: Republicans and Democrats unite, pass law to 'punish china'

An investigation conducted by an independent panel in London held Chinese President Xi Jinping responsible for the Uighur genocide in the Xinjiang Region. Meanwhile, China discredits the report.

UK Tribunal: China committed genocide in the Xinjiang region

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