Published: Jan 29, 2026, 23:51 IST | Updated: Jan 29, 2026, 23:51 IST
The United States has granted asylum to a Chinese national who secretly filmed facilities in Xinjiang, drawing renewed attention to human rights concerns in the region. The case comes as UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer raises the Uyghur issue with Chinese President Xi Jinping, adding diplomatic pressure on Beijing over alleged abuses.