Introduction

Chinese authorities issued a white paper on the fight against terrorism and extremism, as well as human rights protection in the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region on March 18, 2019. The white paper said Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region is an inseparable part of China, stressing a severe crackdown on terrorism and extremism in accordance with the law. It also highlighted taking preventive steps to counter terrorism, calling for more international exchanges and cooperation on the issue.

China issues white paper on anti-terrorism, human rights protection in Xinjiang

The State Council Information Office on Monday issued a white paper on the fight against terrorism and extremism and human rights protection in Xinjiang.[more..]

Full text: The Fight Against Terrorism and Extremism and Human Rights Protection in Xinjiang

China’s State Council Information Office published a white paper titled “The Fight Against Terrorism and Extremism and Human Rights Protection in Xinjiang” on Monday.[more..]

Terrorism, extremism bring enormous suffering to all ethnic groups in Xinjiang: white paper

Terrorism and extremism in Xinjiang have brought enormous suffering to all ethnic groups in the region, said a white paper released Monday by China’s State Council Information Office.[more..]

China slams terrorist, extremist forces for beating drum for separatist activities: white paper

A white paper released Monday has slammed terrorist and extremist forces for beating the drum for separatist activities in Xinjiang. Separatism is the hotbed in which terrorism and extremism take root in Xinjiang, said the white paper, titled “The Fight Against Terrorism and Extremism and Human Rights Protection in Xinjiang.”[more..]

A China solution in fight against terrorism and extremism

Chinese authorities on Monday issued a white paper on the fight against terrorism and extremism, as well as human rights protection in the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. The white paper, which comes three days after the Christchurch terror attack in New Zealand, sums up China's experiences in combating terrorism. It provides a Chinese solution in counter-terrorism campaigns in the world which is dealing with growing terrorism and extremism.[more..]

【Video】'Campus not camp': Chinese vice foreign minister defends Xinjiang policy

Chinese Vice Foreign Minister Le Yucheng said Friday that the vocational training centers in the country’s northwestern region of Xinjiang are “campuses” not “camps” and rejected external interference in China’s domestic affairs.[more..]

Is China adopting double standards on fighting terrorism?

Since last year, there has been a mounting chorus of Western criticism on China, which accuses the country of setting up detention centers across its Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, constituting what some call staggering human rights violations. [more..]

Countering extremist brainwashing

Thanks to a series of actions to counter extremism, the Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region has remained peaceful and stable for more than two years. The change in Xinjiang’s situation demonstrates the effectiveness of these pro-stability measures, and they provide an example for other parts of the world facing the same challenges.[more..]

Safeguarding human rights

The right to survival and development are the basis for all other human rights. Without a safe, stable social environment where people can live free from threats, it is illusive to talk about other human rights. In peaceful times, one of the biggest threats to human rights must be terrorism. It not only takes innocent lives and causes property losses, it also causes panic among the public, which in turn curbs economic growth and threatens the livelihoods of more people.[more..]

Xinjiang explores new ways to fight terrorism

On a crisp March day in Kashgar, the biggest city on the western edge of the Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region, men and women danced for hours to traditional music to celebrate the marriage of a young couple. The veiled bride was thrown up in the air repeatedly amid laughter, cheers and songs of best wishes. It was a typical Uygur wedding-festive, flamboyant and boisterous.[more..]

Separatism against historical facts

Under the leadership of the Communist Party of China, the government of the Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region is making great efforts to develop the economy and improve people’s livelihoods. But the spread of terrorism and religious extremism seriously jeopardizes Xinjiang’s social stability, and they pose a threat to people and society.[more..]

A more balanced look at the UN human rights report on China

On March 13, the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) adopted the outcome of China’s Universal Periodic Review (UPR), a UN report that periodically reviews member states’ human rights records.[more..]

Remarkable human rights progress in China

Over the past 70 years, the development of China has brought remarkable human rights progress for all people living on this land. Several valuable lessons can be learned through this phase of Chinese history.[more..]

Full text: China's Policies and Practices on Protecting Freedom of Religious Belief

On April 3, the State Council Information Office published “China’s Policies and Practices on Protecting Freedom of Religious Belief”, the second white paper on China's religious policies since 1997. The white paper gives a comprehensive and objective introduction of China’s achievements in protecting freedom of religious belief. [more..]

Full Text: Human Rights in Xinjiang - Development and Progress

The State Council Information Office of the People’s Republic of China published a white paper titled “Human Rights in Xinjiang - Development and Progress” on June 1, 2017.[more..]