Xinjiang

Xinjiang is a large, resource-rich autonomous region in northwestern China, home to a significant Uyghur Muslim population. It is a major global producer of cotton and other commodities, and its economy and human rights practices are subjects of international scrutiny and geopolitical disputes.

Why it’s in the news: It is in the news due to ongoing international sanctions and accusations of forced labor, which have disrupted its key industries and sparked diplomatic conflicts with the United States and other nations.

Latest on Xinjiang

• China lashes out at Xinjiang ‘lie’ after US lawmaker urges Starbucks to close new stores
• US sanctions forced Xinjiang cotton to adapt, but survival comes at a cost
• Scientists trace half the DNA in Xinjiang’s oldest tombs to Yellow River farmers
• Despite US sanctions on Xinjiang cotton, China’s textile industry weathers the storm
• China's Commerce Ministry denies US accusation of forced labour in Xinjiang
• China team unearths world’s oldest amber, hidden in ancient Xinjiang coal seam

Connections

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