Millions of Uyghurs are integrated into Xinjiang's economy through government job programs. They often work far away from their hometowns. This results in families being torn apart and children losing touch with their culture. Volkswagen rejects accusations of participating in this system.
By Marcel Grzanna
The 51st session of the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva raises serious allegations against the Chinese government. But a possible resolution on human rights crimes in Xinjiang is unlikely. With years of lobbying, Beijing has rallied dozens of states to its side – and hopes that the Western coalition will begin to crumble.
By Marcel Grzanna
The EU Commission wants to ban the sale of products made from forced labor - and is already accepting verifiable evidence for this. And there is already plenty of evidence in the Chinese region of Xinjiang. However, it will still take some time before the ban is introduced.
By Amelie Richter
For months, the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Michelle Bachelet, has been delaying the publication of a report on the situation of the Uyghurs in China. Now Special Rapporteur Tomoya Obokata reacted first and made serious accusations against the government in Beijing. The timing is delicate. Just last week, the People's Republic ratified two conventions against forced labor.
By Marcel Grzanna
