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Uyghurs
China's response to UN report on human rights in Xinjiang, August 31, 2022
August 31, 2022
The PRC government opposed release of the UN assessment of human rights in China. The UN concluded that China's detention system of Uyghurs and others was fundamentally unjust and that allegations of abuses against detainees were credible. China's extensive response to the report argues that the government's actions protected social stability and that human rights for all in Xinjiang had improved. Both reports are available here.
Chairs Issue Statement about Forced Labor in Apple’s Supply Chain in Xinjiang
June 8, 2021
The Congressional-Executive Commission on China urged Apple CEO Tim Cook to ensure that Apple’s supply chains are free of forced labor.
What's At Stake In Xinjiang
May 11, 2020
A symposium featuring a distinguished panel of specialists to discuss Uyghur beliefs and Chinese government policies in the region.
David Pierson of the Los Angeles Times Discusses Reporting in China
January 17, 2019
David Pierson, a staff writer for the Los Angeles Times since 2000, discusses his experiences reporting in China, beginning with covering the aftermath of ethnic violence in Xinjiang.
U.S. Department of State, International Religious Freedom Report 2014 – China
January 1, 2015
The U.S. Congress mandates that the State Department prepare an annual report on religious freedom around the world.
U.S. Department of State, International Religious Freedom Report 2013 – China
January 1, 2014
The U.S. Congress mandates that the State Department prepare an annual report on religious freedom around the world.
Uzra Zeya, Press Conference following U.S.-China Human Rights Dialogue, August 2, 2013
August 2, 2013
U.S. Acting Assistant Secretary for Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor met Li Junhua and other Chinese representatives in Kunming in southwestern China. The press conference, however, was in Beijing.
U.S. Department of State, International Religious Freedom Report 2011 – China, July 30, 2012
July 30, 2012
The U.S. Congress mandates that the State Department prepare an annual report on religious freedom around the world.
U.S. Department of State, International Religious Freedom Report 2010 – China, November 17, 2010
November 17, 2010
The U.S. Congress mandates that the State Department prepare an annual report on religious freedom around the world.
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Featured Articles
January 4, 2024
We note the passing of many prominent individuals who played some role in U.S.-China affairs, whether in politics, economics or in helping people in one place understand the other.
Events
Thursday, March 21, 2024 - 4:00pm PST
Ying Zhu looks at new developments for Chinese and global streaming services.
Tuesday, March 19, 2024 - 4:00pm
David Zweig examines China's talent recruitment efforts, particularly towards those scientists and engineers who left China for further study. U.S. universities, labs and companies have long brought in talent from China. Are such people still welcome?