Xinjiang

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ILO Conference in Geneva: the roar of the toothless tiger
By ratifying Conventions 29 and 105 of the International Labor Organization (ILO), China has pledged to do everything in its power to prevent possible forced labor. But paper is patient, and the ILO is trapped in its strict procedures. Possible consequences for systematic forced labor in China lie years in the future, despite pressing evidence. continue reading →
Human Rights Award: Nuremberg does not bow to pressure
The German city of Nuremberg will present its International Human Rights Award to Sayragul Sauytbay on Sunday. The Chinese woman with Kazakh roots was the first to publicly testify about human rights violations in Xinjiang. Despite Chinese threats of economic consequences, the ceremony will take place. continue reading →
Bachelet’s trip expected at the end of May
The visit of UN High Commissioner for Human Rights to China is scheduled for the end of the month. Michelle Bachelet is expected to begin the long-planned trip at the end of May, a spokeswoman for the United Nations told Reuters. Bachelet’s visit to China will include the Xinjiang region (China.Table reported). The exact date […] continue reading →
USA considers sanctions against Hikvision
According to media reports, the United States considers imposing severe sanctions on the Chinese video surveillance company Hikvision. The United States Department of the Treasury considers placing the world’s largest manufacturer of surveillance equipment and facial recognition software on an embargo list. Placing the company on the so-called Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons (SDN) […] continue reading →
Convention against forced labor aims to limit damage to EU relations
After decades of coaxing, Beijing has signed two international conventions against forced labor. The timing is intentional: UN representatives are set to visit Xinjiang in May. And EU-China relations could also use a bit of a boost. The EU, however, is unimpressed. It does not expect any improvements for the local workforce. continue reading →
Beijing ratifies convention against forced labor
China has ratified two important international conventions against forced labor. The Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress approved two International Labor Organization (ILO) conventions on Wednesday. These are: The Forced Labor Convention (C029), 1930; and The Abolition of Forced Labor Convention (C105), 1957. ILO members that have ratified both conventions pledge to suppress and […] continue reading →
Suspicion of forced labor at auto suppliers
The consulting firm Horizon has linked the production of aluminum in the Xinjiang region with forced labor. Should the report be accurate, it could have a severe impact on the German automotive industry, which sources primary products made from this metal from Chinese suppliers. According to Horizon, eight leading aluminum producers may benefit from “labor […] continue reading →
Enes Kanter Freedom – career sacrificed, nominated for Nobel Prize
Enes Kanter Freedom holds up a mirror to the world’s premier basketball league. When his former employer, the glorious Boston Celtics, recently showed up to an NBA match in North America with a small solidarity flag in Ukraine’s national colors on his jersey, the Turkish native spoke up on Twitter. “What about Syria, Afghanistan, Uyghurs, […] continue reading →
Lithuania’s China exports declined
Due to the ongoing trade embargo, EU member state Lithuania’s exports to China have fallen drastically in early 2022. In January and February, exports fell 88.4 percent year-on-year to $9.5 million, according to data from China’s customs authority. The People’s Republic has blocked Lithuanian goods in its customs system since early December. The data does […] continue reading →