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Xi to host first China-Central Asia summit this month

President Xi Jinping will host a summit with Central Asian leaders, aiming to strengthen economic and diplomatic ties. China’s investments in the region’s natural gas reserves and rail links are crucial for its Belt and Road Initiative. Beijing’s growing influence in Central Asia is challenging Russia’s dominance.

US lawmakers query Shein, Adidas, Nike over Uyghur rights concerns

US lawmakers have sent letters to Adidas, Nike, Shein, and Temu seeking reassurances about their supply chains and compliance with US law. The House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party has cited witness testimony alleging that Nike and Adidas might be sourcing materials from China’s Xinjiang region, where human rights abuses are alleged to occur. Meanwhile, a bipartisan group of lawmakers urged securities regulators to require Shein to attest it does not use forced Chinese labour as a condition of a public offering.

Global civil society alliance urges Human Rights Council members to support debate on Uyghur abuses report

Global civil society alliance, CIVICUS is urging United Nations Human Rights Council member states…

French probe opened into fashion groups over Uyghur labour

French magistrates have opened an inquiry into allegations that four fashion groups…

US seeks ‘common approach’ on possible China Olympics boycott

Washington reiterated its desire Monday to forge a “common approach” with allies…

‘Uyghur Tribunal’ to convene over abuses as China fumes

A panel of UK-based lawyers and rights experts investigating the plight of…

China slams New Zealand parliament’s Uyghur concerns

China criticised New Zealand Thursday over “groundless” allegations about the ill treatment…

China defies boycott calls with Beijing 2022 Olympic tests

The Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics launched a series of test events on…