The Chinese government has been accused of trying to destroy the Uighur minority in north-west China.
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China says Uighur genocide claims 'absurd'
The Chinese government has been accused of trying to destroy the Uighur minority in north-west China.
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China says Uighur genocide claims 'absurd'
The Chinese government has been accused of trying to destroy the Uighur minority in north-west China.

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Chinese study reveals Uighur 'assimilation' goal
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China says Uighur genocide claims 'absurd'
The Chinese government has been accused of trying to destroy the Uighur minority in north-west China.

US condemns China 'assault on Hong Kong democracy'
Plans to tighten China's grip on Hong Kong by changing the electoral system draw an angry response.

China to tighten grip on Hong Kong elections
Premier Li Keqiang warns the world not to interfere, as he addresses China's largest political meeting.

China zoo 'caught passing off dog as wolf'
The animal in the wolf enclosure turned out to be a watchdog raised at the zoo.

China rebounds with economic growth target above 6%
Economic growth last year languished at 2.3%, the country's poorest result in decades.

HK activists stay in custody after lengthy hearing
Fifteen of 47 charged HK pro-democracy activists are granted bail but stay in custody pending appeal.

Chinese study reveals Uighur 'assimilation' goal
A high-level Chinese study says a massive work scheme is reducing Uighur population density in Xinjiang.

US condemns China 'assault on Hong Kong democracy'
Plans to tighten China's grip on Hong Kong by changing the electoral system draw an angry response.

China to tighten grip on Hong Kong elections
Premier Li Keqiang warns the world not to interfere, as he addresses China's largest political meeting.

China zoo 'caught passing off dog as wolf'
The animal in the wolf enclosure turned out to be a watchdog raised at the zoo.
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