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By Federal Newswire | Jul 9, 2024
Geneva, Switzerland – On July 5, a side event titled “Combating Islamophobia in Asia: From Awareness to Action” was held at the United Nations Human Rights Council’s (UNHRC) 56th Session. The event addressed the threats of Islamophobia in Asia, focusing on the People’s Republic of China’s (PRC) persecution of Uyghur Muslims. It was co-organized by CAP Liberté de Conscience, Campaign for Uyghurs (CFU), and the Center for Uyghur Studies. This gathering coincided with the 15th anniversary of the Urumchi Massacre, further highlighting ongoing atrocities in the Uyghur region due...
By Federal Newswire | Jul 8, 2024
Recently, a defense lawyer entrusted by Elder Zhang Chunlei’s family applied for bail pending trial for him, who suffers from liver cirrhosis in the detention center. The application was rejected by the Guiyang Intermediate People’s Court. The detention center has also not arranged a physical examination for him recently. Regarding this, Zhang Chunlei’s family is very worried.
By Federal Newswire | Jul 8, 2024
WASHINGTON D.C. -- Today, the House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party's Fentanyl and Critical Minerals Policy Working Groups held their inaugural meetings.
By Federal Newswire | Jul 8, 2024
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Chairman John Moolenaar (R-MI) released a statement today following Speaker Mike Johnson's announcement to renew the Select Committee in the 119th Congress.
By Federal Newswire | Jul 8, 2024
Gordon Chang, an attorney and author, expressed his concerns regarding the treatment of Chinese diplomats by the U.S. compared to how China treats American diplomats. Chang shared his statement in a June 26 post on X.
By Federal Newswire reports | Jul 5, 2024
David Moschella is a nonresident senior fellow at the Information Technology and Innovation Foundation. His latest book is “Tech Fears and Scapegoats: 40 Myths About Privacy, Jobs, AI, and Today’s Innovation Technology,” coauthored with Robert Atkinson.
By Federal Newswire | Jul 5, 2024
On July 5, 2024, the International Service for Human Rights delivered a joint statement at the 56th Session of the UN Human Rights Council under Item 6: Interactive Dialogue on the adoption of China’s 4th Universal Periodic Review.
By Federal Newswire | Jul 5, 2024
Campaign for Uyghurs (CFU) has reiterated its call for justice and accountability as the organization commemorates the 15th anniversary of the July 5th Urumchi Massacre. On that day in 2009, thousands of Uyghurs gathered in a peaceful assembly to mourn those killed in the Shaoguan Massacre the previous month. The Chinese Communist Party (CCP) responded with lethal force and mass arrests, actions reminiscent of their response during Tiananmen Square protests two decades earlier.
By Federal Newswire | Jul 4, 2024
The Uyghur Human Rights Project (UHRP) marks the 15th anniversary of the July 5, 2009, unrest in Ürümchi and calls on China to publicly report on the steps taken to implement recommendations made by United Nations bodies and experts.
By Federal Newswire | Jul 2, 2024
Three churches in Jilin, China, registered with the government, participated in an early National Day performance organized by religious circles in the county. The performers sang patriotic "red" songs. More than 100 churches in the county watched the performance.
By Federal Newswire | Jul 2, 2024
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Chairman John Moolenaar (R-MI) of the House Select Committee on the CCP and Representative Young Kim (R-CA), Chairwoman of the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on the Indo-Pacific, introduced the Protecting American Innovation and Development (PAID) Act to address foreign adversaries' theft of American intellectual property (IP). The bill aims to hold these entities accountable for their actions that undermine U.S. businesses, national security, and global competitiveness.
By Federal Newswire | Jul 1, 2024
(Hefei, Anhui Province – July 1, 2024) The case against Pastor Zhou Songlin and Elder Ding Zhongfu of Hefei Ganquan Church, charged with suspicion of "fraud," has recently been filed in court. The defense lawyers provided a detailed legal analysis, arguing that Ding Zhongfu and Zhou Songlin did not engage in any deceptive behavior as defined by the Criminal Law of the People’s Republic of China. They contend that there was no intention to illegally possess believers' property and that no misunderstanding arose among the believers due to any actions by Ding and Zhou. The...
By Federal Newswire | Jul 1, 2024
WASHINGTON D.C. -- Chairman John Moolenaar wrote to the President of Harvard University today, seeking answers after students were forcibly removed by an unidentified individual during an April event with Chinese Ambassador Xie Feng. The students aimed to highlight the Chinese Communist Party’s record of human rights abuses. During the incident, an alleged Harvard student from China dragged one of the protesting students out of the event. Following this, another Harvard student expressed fear after an alleged event organizer approached her and sought the names of students who...
By Federal Newswire | Jul 1, 2024
U.S. Representative Rob Wittman (R-VA) emphasized the critical importance of U.S. military security, stating that U.S. facilities must not be compromised by materials produced in the People's Republic of China (PRC). Wittman shared his statement on June 18 on X.
By Federal Newswire | Jul 1, 2024
Congressman John Moolenaar, chairman of the House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), stated that the U.S. needs to strengthen its capacities in critical sectors such as semiconductor manufacturing to compete with China. Moolenaar shared his statement during a June 26 hearing titled "From High Tech to Heavy Steel: Combatting the PRC's Strategy to Dominate Semiconductors, Shipbuilding, and Drones."
By Steve Yates | Jun 30, 2024
Taiwan is a free and democratic nation, which is evident to any American who spends time in both Taiwan and China. The differences in culture, governance, and daily life make clear that these are distinct nations.
By Federal Newswire | Jun 28, 2024
The Uyghur Human Rights Project (UHRP), a research-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit, is seeking to fill the position of Grants and Financial Coordinator. This full-time, hybrid role combines grant administration, financial administration, and office management duties. The position is based in Washington, DC with a flexible schedule.
By Federal Newswire | Jun 28, 2024
(Beijing – June 28, 2024) According to the “China at 5 PM” Kingdom Prayer Meeting, house churches across China have recently faced crackdowns. The latest news is that eight male believers from a house church in Zhuzhou City, Hunan Province, were administratively detained for “continuing activities in the name of a banned organization.” Four were detained for three days, three for five days, and one for ten days.
By Federal Newswire | Jun 27, 2024
The Uyghur Human Rights Project (UHRP) has released additional information regarding its handling of misconduct allegations and outlined steps to ensure a safe and welcoming workplace. The organization reaffirms its zero-tolerance policy for misconduct or harassment and its commitment to high ethical standards, emphasizing a welcoming environment for women and all activists in the movement for Uyghur human rights.
By Federal Newswire | Jun 27, 2024
Chen Wensheng, a Christian from Hengyang, Hunan, has been sentenced to 1 year and 7 months in prison for organizing and funding illegal gatherings. The verdict was announced on June 20, 2024.
