Who are the Uyghurs and why is China being accused of genocide?

[FearlessRoar]

UK human rights group launches campaign to stop Shein’s potential London IPO​

UK-based human rights group Stop Uyghur Genocide has launched a legal campaign to block Shein’s potential London listing over concerns about its labor practices, a law firm representing the campaign group said on Wednesday.

Human rights law firm Leigh Day has written to the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) to urge the regulator to refuse any attempt by Shein to list on the London Stock Exchange (LSE), it said.

“SHEIN has a zero-tolerance policy for forced labor and we are committed to respecting human rights. We take visibility across our entire supply chain seriously and we require our contract manufacturers to only source cotton from approved regions,” Shein said in a statement.

The FCA declined to comment.

On Tuesday, Amnesty International UK said Shein’s potential London initial public offering would be a “badge of shame” for the LSE because of the fast-fashion firm’s “questionable” labor and human rights standards.

Shein confidentially filed papers with Britain’s markets regulator in June, two sources told Reuters on Monday, kicking off the process for a potential London listing later this year.

The company has previously said it was investing in strengthening governance and compliance across its supply chain.

The FCA does not have investigation or enforcement powers related to alleged breaches of legislation not within its remit, such as the Modern Slavery Act or tax legislation.

https://english.alarabiya.net/News/world/2024/06/27/uk-human-rights-group-launches-campaign-to-stop-shein-s-potential-london-ipo

 

[PakLFC]

Can you please explain your reasoning for demanding that a smaller nation should launch a war against a much larger and better equipped military force?

Simple. India has taken IoK that Pak has always insisted in part of our country. This means IoK should be as important to us as Lahore, Karachi, Islamabad, Rawalpindi and Peshawar etc. If India attacked these cities we would surely retaliate then why not when they did IoK?. Size is irrelevant with it when it comes to dignity, pride and honour of your country.

 

[BouncerGuy]

Simple. India has taken IoK that Pak has always insisted in part of our country. This means IoK should be as important to us as Lahore, Karachi, Islamabad, Rawalpindi and Peshawar etc. If India attacked these cities we would surely retaliate then why not when they did IoK?. Size is irrelevant with it when it comes to dignity, pride and honour of your country.

This thread is clearly not about India and Kashmir issue

Please discuss the topic if you have anything to discuss.

 

[PakLFC]

This thread is clearly not about India and Kashmir issue

Please discuss the topic if you have anything to discuss.

I was answering cpt rishwat's post.. My stance regarding Chinese Muslim's is clear.

 

[Cpt. Rishwat]

I was answering cpt rishwat's post.. My stance regarding Chinese Muslim's is clear.

I was answering your posts about Imran Khan, and I made it clear at the time that you were diverting. Since your posts about Imran Khan are still there, I have to answer them.

 

[FearlessRoar]

I was answering your posts about Imran Khan, and I made it clear at the time that you were diverting. Since your posts about Imran Khan are still there, I have to answer them.

Better discuss Imran Khan is his thread

 

[Cpt. Rishwat]

Better discuss Imran Khan is his thread

Yes I believe I was the first one to suggest this.

 

[PakLFC]

I was answering your posts about Imran Khan, and I made it clear at the time that you were diverting. Since your posts about Imran Khan are still there, I have to answer them.

I think their is a link here. I was saying what did Imran Khan do about Chinese Muslim's when he was PM. For that matter no one else did either.

 

[Cpt. Rishwat]

I think their is a link here. I was saying what did Imran Khan do about Chinese Muslim's when he was PM. For that matter no one else did either.

But you were talking about Imran Khan's personal life and his dating history, then went on to say he should have declared war on India for abrogating article 370 in the Indian constitution. As I said at the time, and the mods have agreed with, if you wanted to discuss those things then better to find a thread about Imran Khan where such topics could be discussed.

 

[PakLFC]

But you were talking about Imran Khan's personal life and his dating history, then went on to say he should have declared war on India for abrogating article 370 in the Indian constitution. As I said at the time, and the mods have agreed with, if you wanted to discuss those things then better to find a thread about Imran Khan where such topics could be discussed.

It is normal for things to cross over on such matters. By and large my comments are always according to the thread I am on.

 

[FearlessRoar]

US bans imports from five more Chinese companies over Uyghur forced labor​

The United States on Thursday banned imports from five more Chinese companies over alleged human rights abuses involving the Uyghurs, according to a government posting, as part of its effort to eliminate goods made with forced labor from the U.S. supply chain. The companies include Hong Kong-based Rare Earth Magnesium Technology Group Holdings and its parent, Century Sunshine Group Holdings, which manufacture magnesium fertilizer and magnesium alloy products. Also included is Zijin Mining Group Co subsidiary Xinjiang Habahe Ashele Copper Co, which mines nonferrous metals.

The companies were added to the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act Entity List, which restricts imports tied to what the U.S. government characterizes as an ongoing genocide of minorities in China's western Xinjiang region.

The list now includes over 70 entities tied to products including cotton apparel, automotive parts, vinyl flooring and solar panels.

The list identifies those who work with the government of the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region to recruit and transport Uyghurs, Kazakhs, Kyrgyz or members of other persecuted groups out of the region, and those who source material from the region or from people who work with the government of Xinjiang.

U.S. officials say Chinese authorities have established labor camps for Uyghurs and other Muslim minority groups in Xinjiang. Beijing denies any abuses.

"The so-called 'forced labor in Xinjiang is nothing but an egregious lie propagated by anti-China forces and a tool for US politicians to destabilize Xinjiang and contain China’s development," a spokesperson for the Chinese embassy in Washington said on Thursday in a statement. "China will continue to firmly safeguard the legitimate and lawful rights and interests of Chinese companies."

https://www.reuters.com/sustainability/society-equity/us-bans-imports-five-more-chinese-companies-over-uyghurs-2024-08-08/

 

[deltexas]

US bans imports from five more Chinese companies over Uyghur forced labor​

The United States on Thursday banned imports from five more Chinese companies over alleged human rights abuses involving the Uyghurs, according to a government posting, as part of its effort to eliminate goods made with forced labor from the U.S. supply chain. The companies include Hong Kong-based Rare Earth Magnesium Technology Group Holdings and its parent, Century Sunshine Group Holdings, which manufacture magnesium fertilizer and magnesium alloy products. Also included is Zijin Mining Group Co subsidiary Xinjiang Habahe Ashele Copper Co, which mines nonferrous metals.

The companies were added to the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act Entity List, which restricts imports tied to what the U.S. government characterizes as an ongoing genocide of minorities in China's western Xinjiang region.

The list now includes over 70 entities tied to products including cotton apparel, automotive parts, vinyl flooring and solar panels.

The list identifies those who work with the government of the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region to recruit and transport Uyghurs, Kazakhs, Kyrgyz or members of other persecuted groups out of the region, and those who source material from the region or from people who work with the government of Xinjiang.

U.S. officials say Chinese authorities have established labor camps for Uyghurs and other Muslim minority groups in Xinjiang. Beijing denies any abuses.

"The so-called 'forced labor in Xinjiang is nothing but an egregious lie propagated by anti-China forces and a tool for US politicians to destabilize Xinjiang and contain China’s development," a spokesperson for the Chinese embassy in Washington said on Thursday in a statement. "China will continue to firmly safeguard the legitimate and lawful rights and interests of Chinese companies."

https://www.reuters.com/sustainabil...-chinese-companies-over-uyghurs-2024-08-08/[/

Drop in the ocean. Just for some brownie points. US imports so much from China its not even funny.

 

[aboveandbeyond]

US bans imports from five more Chinese companies over Uyghur forced labor​

The United States on Thursday banned imports from five more Chinese companies over alleged human rights abuses involving the Uyghurs, according to a government posting, as part of its effort to eliminate goods made with forced labor from the U.S. supply chain. The companies include Hong Kong-based Rare Earth Magnesium Technology Group Holdings and its parent, Century Sunshine Group Holdings, which manufacture magnesium fertilizer and magnesium alloy products. Also included is Zijin Mining Group Co subsidiary Xinjiang Habahe Ashele Copper Co, which mines nonferrous metals.

The companies were added to the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act Entity List, which restricts imports tied to what the U.S. government characterizes as an ongoing genocide of minorities in China's western Xinjiang region.

The list now includes over 70 entities tied to products including cotton apparel, automotive parts, vinyl flooring and solar panels.

The list identifies those who work with the government of the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region to recruit and transport Uyghurs, Kazakhs, Kyrgyz or members of other persecuted groups out of the region, and those who source material from the region or from people who work with the government of Xinjiang.

U.S. officials say Chinese authorities have established labor camps for Uyghurs and other Muslim minority groups in Xinjiang. Beijing denies any abuses.

"The so-called 'forced labor in Xinjiang is nothing but an egregious lie propagated by anti-China forces and a tool for US politicians to destabilize Xinjiang and contain China’s development," a spokesperson for the Chinese embassy in Washington said on Thursday in a statement. "China will continue to firmly safeguard the legitimate and lawful rights and interests of Chinese companies."

https://www.reuters.com/sustainability/society-equity/us-bans-imports-five-more-chinese-companies-over-uyghurs-2024-08-08/

lol. USA and it's concerns for human rights.

 

[Bhaijaan]

This is a heartbreaking attempt to erase the cultural identity of the Uyghur people! This issue deserves just as much attention as the situation in Gaza.

I appreciate the fact that this matter is being openly discussed on this forum. It’s a step in the right direction. Injustice anywhere in the world must be condemned univocally.

 

[Bhaijaan]

lol. USA and it's concerns for human rights.

It’s a very fair decision by the US.

THey must also put strict sanctions in place now on Bangladeshi garments exports for their human rights violations of Hindu people.

 

[aboveandbeyond]

It’s a very fair decision by the US.

THey must also put strict sanctions in place now on Bangladeshi garments exports for their human rights violations of Hindu people.

Where's the human rights for the palastanians, when billion dollar state of the art weaponry From USA raining down on Gaza.

 

[Bhaijaan]

Where's the human rights for the palastanians, when billion dollar state of the art weaponry From USA raining down on Gaza.

Palestinians have been the #1 recipients of global sympathy & media coverage.

 

[The Bald Eagle]

The General Assembly of the World Uyghur Congress (WUC) is set to begin Thursday, following months of ongoing harassment from the Chinese government that the top Uyghur organization has described as “unprecedented.”

In the months leading up to the group’s eighth general assembly, which takes place this year in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina, the Uyghur organization has endured numerous efforts to derail or even cancel the event, the group said. The harassment included threats of physical harm, arrest and sabotage.

Groups that advocate for Uyghur human rights have long faced harassment from the Chinese government, but this recent harassment was particularly extreme, according to Zumretay Arkin, the WUC’s spokesperson and director of global advocacy.

“It’s reached another level this time,” Arkin told VOA from Sarajevo. “The World Uyghur Congress is among the most important organizations in our movement, in the diaspora, and they want to destroy it completely.”

In one of the most severe examples, the email account of a WUC employee was hacked, Arkin told VOA. The unidentified hackers on Monday sent out emails, which VOA has reviewed, to all attendees, including WUC delegates and candidates, as well as foreign lawmakers, falsely claiming that the general assembly had been postponed.

The WUC holds its general assembly every three years. At each assembly, the organization elects its leadership and sets strategic priorities in response to human rights abuses in the Chinese region Xinjiang, where most Uyghurs live.

“We are advocating for not only the human rights of Uyghur people, but also self-determination of Uyghurs. And that’s considered a threat to the Chinese government,” said Arkin, who is running to be the WUC’s next vice president.

The Germany-based WUC has condemned the harassment.

“It is a clear effort to intimidate the Uyghur community and silence their voices,” the organization said in a Friday statement.

In other cases of harassment, the Chinese Embassy in Sarajevo, the capital of Bosnia and Herzegovina, has exerted pressure to cancel the general assembly entirely and indicated it would encourage local authorities to arrest former WUC President Dolkun Isa, who is a German citizen.

Bosnia and Herzegovina has an extradition treaty with China. When Isa and Arkin arrived in Sarajevo on Monday, Arkin said they didn’t have any issues in entering the country.

China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and embassy in Sarajevo did not immediately reply to VOA’s emails requesting comment.

In another example, an informant with knowledge of the situation told the Norway-based Uyghur activist Abduweli Ayup that Chinese authorities were considering various ways to disrupt the general assembly, including staging a car accident or cutting electricity.

“He told me that they might make [a] car accident and cut the electricity, or protest in front of the World Uyghur Congress,” Ayup told VOA.

Chinese authorities have also directly targeted WUC delegates from countries including Australia, Germany, Ireland and Turkey, Arkin said. Those authorities have pressured delegates not to participate in the general assembly, including by making threats against family members who are still in Xinjiang, according to Arkin.

And in the case of Uzbekistan, local Uzbek authorities pressured WUC delegates who live in Uzbekistan to not participate in the general assembly, according to Arkin, who said no delegates from Uzbekistan will be attending as a result.

Uzbekistan’s Washington embassy did not immediately reply to VOA’s email requesting comment.

Beijing has long targeted Uyghur rights groups and activists around the world to silence criticism, according to Sophie Richardson, a visiting scholar at Stanford and the former China director at Human Rights Watch. This recent bout of harassment is just the latest example.

“It’s the ultimate expression of how desperate it [Beijing] is to keep people from talking about genocide and crimes against humanity,” Richardson told VOA.

The Chinese government stands accused by rights groups and multiple Western governments of perpetrating genocide and crimes against humanity against Uyghurs in the northwestern region of Xinjiang, which many Uyghurs prefer to call the Uyghur Region or East Turkestan. Beijing denies any wrongdoing in the region.

Part of why the Chinese government is so brazen in its perpetration of transnational repression is that Beijing has long done so with almost complete impunity, according to Richardson.

“They’ve now been doing so for decades and accelerated it significantly over the last decade — and not really had to pay a price for doing so,” Richardson said.

With the general assembly set to begin in just a few days, there are a lot of things on Arkin’s mind — the most pressing of which is the safety of WUC members, her family members still inside Xinjiang and herself.

Nevertheless, Arkin thinks the extreme lengths the Chinese government is going to in order to derail the general assembly may also underscore Beijing’s own fears.

“We’re building a system that is our own. We’re building something totally opposite to what the Chinese government has, and so they’re scared of that. They’re scared of democracy and human rights,” Arkin said.

Source: VOA