Frieda Li
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Ehmmmm.... Blocking me (a
#Xinjiang
-born and -bred individual) for trying to bring some more balance to the narrative? Not sure what to make of this...
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#Nanjing
is in full holiday mode! The night before Mid-Autumn Day and two days before the national holiday on October 1, the city is already buzzing with excitement. Festive vibes fill the air as everyone gears up for joyful celebrations. 🌕🎉
#MidAutumnDay
#NationalHoliday
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@BeijingReview
This cover is absolutely breathtaking! Here is my two cents: As a renowned symbol of
#Xinjiang
, Dilraba stands as an elite luminary within China's domestic entertainment scene, with an increasing number of young Xinjiang faces entering the public eye in recent
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A Chinese tourist captured a Serbian driver's impressions of China on camera in Belgrade. The tourist was pleasantly surprised by the driver's enthusiasm as they made their way to the former Yugoslav Chinese Embassy. Caught this vid, all I could think is, with the driver's hands
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13-year-old Cui Chenxi claimed the title of the women's street final of skateboarding today and became the youngest Chinese athlete to win a gold medal at the Asian Games
#19thAsianGames
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So many forced labors picking up cottons there, mechanically🙃
#XinjiangCotton
is for fabrics, not fabrications
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Just for the record: The BBC may once again have called upon "Xinjiang scholar" Adrian Zenz to put in his two cents, but the latter has in fact blocked many a
#Xinjiang
-related Twitter account-- including mine.
Ehmmmm.... Blocking me (a
#Xinjiang
-born and -bred individual) for trying to bring some more balance to the narrative? Not sure what to make of this...
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Would love to hear this British woman's response to this thesis.
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Share a comment below the video that is probably from Malaysia: "China has traded with Malaysia for 2000 years. In those years, they had been the world’s biggest powers many times. Never once they sent troops to take our land…In 1511, the Portuguese ...
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Traveling season in
#Xinjiang
has come! Usually it’s from May to October. I will go to some of the best spots this time. Starting from Urumqi to the far north of Xinjiang. Follow me and have a close look at the life in Xinjiang!
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#VoiceFromXinjiang
Kurbanjan Samat, a well-known
#Uygur
documentary maker, also a friend of mine, honored his own commitment to publishing a series of documentaries and books on
#Xinjiang
people to battle the external bias against his hometown.
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Unlike many "China watchers," Arnaud has 7 years of China experience on the ground. His deep involvement in traditional Chinese medicine has given him many opportunities to dive into Chinese philosophy and perceive the country and its people with cultural and historical context.
Honored that
@BeijingReview
(China's official English-language magazine since 1958!) published extracts of my recent debate with Adrian Zenz on the Chinese vs Western system.
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Meet up with Guzalnur, a Uygur English teacher in
#Xinjiang
. We discussed some external views on Xinjiang and our recollections of
#terrorist
incidents years ago. She also shared with me why and how she eventually joined the Communist Party of China.
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Two women from
#Xinjiang
talked with 474 ethnic minority workers working at 5 companies in southern China and published a report on their findings. I wonder how Xinjiang experts like
@adrianzenz
who based their research on google view such on-site endeavor?
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If you happen to have several minutes, here is the full text of the comment:
Share a comment below the video that is probably from Malaysia: "China has traded with Malaysia for 2000 years. In those years, they had been the world’s biggest powers many times. Never once they sent troops to take our land…In 1511, the Portuguese ...
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Haidiqa and I talked about the alleged “cultural genocide” in
#Xinjiang
. This Uygur girl in her 20s is currently a graduate student majoring in Minority Language and Literature at a local university.
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US snowboarder Tessa Maud shares her feelings back from the
#Beijing2022
ceremony: It didn't really feel real until we walked...that guy who said 'welcome to China' literally makes me tear up every time because they are so nice... they are so happy that we're here.
@Beijing2022
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Respect to Daniel. I talked to a Uygur villager last week on how local life was controlled by some religous people about 5 yrs ago: villagers couldn't celerate weddings or cried during a funeral. Hospitals were not allowed to go cuz it was not halal.
Mamat Juma, the imam of Id Kah Mosque in Kashgar. His father was the imam before him but was tragically killed in a brutal knife attack on July 30th 2014 by terrorists. The video is available online but is quite graphic iirc.
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This may be one of the few rational Western voices on
#Xinjiang
at the moment. The two German authors of the article obviously did not just sit in an office like Adrian Zenz and so many of his "Xinjiang expert" peers trying to describe Xinjiang through their imagination, but
Wow! Absolute bombshell of an article on Xinjiang:
Very courageous of the Neue Zürcher Zeitung
@NZZ
to publish this!
First of all the article is written by probably the 2 most highly respected German sinologists: Thomas Heberer, a senior professor of
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"I'm Muslim. I never faced any kind of [religion-related] criticism while living in China for 11 years," Dr. Ferdous
@FerdousMisbahul
told me recently. He got many messages from his friends after his last video was retweeted by
@zlj517
and went viral.
#Xinjiang
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When traditional
#Xinjiang
food meets fashion photography: cookbook or lookbook? Find out more about these mouthwatering visuals with Diya, a Xinjiang fashion influencer on Douyin, China's Tiktok! Will this stir up ASPI's "envy"?
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I thought he would pat the flower girl on the head, but he extended his hand. Though handshaking is usually associated with Western customs, in modern China, it is seen as a way to show respect. And in Chinese culture, respect, in turn, is interconnected with honor.
And child
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came. In 1642, the Dutch came. In the 18th century the British came. We were colonised by each, one after another."
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A friend shared this with me. I watched their videos on Chinese social media. All they did was share their life(styles) or social customs among Uygur people. They didn't commit any crimes so what's the point of "investigating" this slash them?
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Happy Qixi Festival! 🌹 Also known as Chinese Valentine's Day, it's on August 22 this year according to the lunar calendar. Has anyone come across an "emergency rose box" in Paris today, as shown in this video? - such a charming idea! We definitely need something like this in
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This summer, I visited Kashgar,
#Xinjiang
, with my European colleague who has a penchant for Chinese culture and fashion... We saw and talked through the lens of culture. Wanna know more about our journey into southernmost Xinjiang?--Then stay tuned!
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Here come the updates from my Yangzhou trip. It's a place of poetry for many, particularly in Spring. Its Spring romance not only comes from flowers blooming against the background of traditional Chinese gardens and architecture, but also from its rich cultural heritage.
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And those Hans living in Uygur or Kazak communities can also speak Uygur or Kazak language. It is widely seen in
#Xinjiang
, particularly in Ili Kazak Autonomous Prefecture in the north.
There're over 25 mln people in
#Xinjiang
, almost half of them are Uygurs and all can use or speak Uygur in daily lives. According to U.S. Census Bureau, there're about 6 mln Native Americans in U.S., only 8% can speak their own languages.
Who has a bigger human rights problem?
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"We couldn't cry at funerals; we couldn't laugh at weddings..." This was life in Xinjiang when extremist ideas were spreading widely some 5 years ago. I shot this video when I went to Aksu, a prefecture in south
#Xinjiang
, this April.
#NoMoreTerrorismInXinjiang
Respect to Daniel. I talked to a Uygur villager last week on how local life was controlled by some religous people about 5 yrs ago: villagers couldn't celerate weddings or cried during a funeral. Hospitals were not allowed to go cuz it was not halal.
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I came across a Beijing ski club with 100+ members in
#Xinjiang
. They flew more than 3000 km to experience the natural trails here. Their guide told me the resort is unrivalled domestically and how they'd even invited an Austrian coach to come along.
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Congratulations!!!
Eileen Gu wins GOLD! 🥇
The 18-year-old is taking home the Olympic gold medal in women's freeski big air.
#WinterOlympics
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Every color, every flower, all in
#Xinjiang
. Check out this video to discover Xinjiang, a microcosmos of
#flowerpower
, where movies meet "made in real life."
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Also, Han Feizi notes, "248 years after Adam Smith’s 'Wealth of Nations,' the West has lost the economic plot." Comparing Tesla and BYD, Han argues Tesla's profitability despite lower EV market penetration in the US shows policy failure, not Musk's brilliance. This makes me
This is one of the thought-provoking pieces I've read lately on how China manages its economy, and why it ultimately creates more value for society overall.
Essentially the author - the mysterious Han Feizi (a pseudonym) - argues that the West looks at
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🧵Throughout those journeys back to my hometown
#Xinjiang
, I've encountered numerous individuals there, some of whom can be deemed as "successful," while most of them are those who may be considered the "ordinary" ones. As a stranger passing through their lives,
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This UGC video is all about the People's Liberation Army who are affectionately referred to as "the loveliest people". Their firm discipline, selfless devotion and love for the people really come across in this video.
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I once visited the Dazu Rock Carvings in Chongqing. These carvings represent the pinnacle of cave art from the 9th to 13th centuries, and they bear witness to how ordinary people in Chinese history ingeniously blended their faith with everyday life. What also left a lasting...
Spent an extraordinary 2 days driving in and around Anyue (Sichuan) looking for 1000+ yrs old Buddhist carvings, with a wonderful and expert guide. From inside the city itself, to the most remote places on top of mountains.
Highlight of the 1st day: the sleeping Buddha /2
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It's hard to believe a country with hate environmt really care about people in another country. Caring and loving is rooted in
#Xinjiang
local's mind since we'v got used to the diversified culture. We show respect when we don't understand. How is my son's self-taught Uygur dance?
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It seems that discussing a "certain topic" might get you kicked off social media -- again, just trying to put in my personal two cents... But who knows? My account might be the next one to go😮💨
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Such a cool girl! She also comes from Changji prefecture where my home locates🥰
阿合娜尔Ahenaer Adake, a Kazakh speed skater frm
#Xinjiang
in
#Beijing2022WinterOlympics
became popular on Chinese social media
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In order to get a closer look at local lifestyle, I got up early hanging out in parks and found out that Yangzhou people really like Tachi as their morning exercise.
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Born in Xinjiang, I’m so familiar with Atlas and the traditional flower cap that I’ve never worn them like this. But Uygur designer Mawlan’s works sparked my curiosity about my hometown’s culture. So I went to his studio this summer.😉 via
@YouTube
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@thecyrusjanssen
Hi Cyrus, I'm Frieda. About the human right in XJ, I shared some of my own stories here. And also quoted some of your opinions if you don't mind. 😅
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Different languages are not only very much alive, but also widely used in
#Xinjiang
.
I took these pictures during my visit to the region last September.
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Thanks Jerry. Hopefully, more and more people can come to Xinjiang and have your own perceptions rather than just being educated by some media reports or blogs written by people who came to XJ once or twice or zero time. Sorry for my bad English🤨
From Freida who grew up in Xinjiang, a really interesting perspective. it's only 7 minutes long and well worth a look - do yourself a favour and, please somehow, get this kind of info into US mainstream - this is the truth about XJ, not what media alleges
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The Forbidden City after Beijing's first snow this year. Pics taken from Jingshan Park
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I was so happy to talk with every one of you
@Vermeullarmine
@jynpang
@RnaudBertrand
on this debate. It was such an engaging discussion! Open-minded guests with interesting stories and sharp insights!
Here is our report. Don't miss it!
Achievement unlocked! Today I became the first person ever to debate Adrian Zenz on China!
Please watch the video of our debate on the topic "Is the Chinese system better than the American/European one at providing stability, prosperity, and freedom?"
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Tong Liya, a dancer-turned actress from the Xibe ethnic minority: We live far from where we were born. In the distance, the love never stops. She brought Xinjiang ethnic dance to Beijing audiences in 2019 and lifted ethnic cultures and historical heritages to a whole new level.
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I really enjoy eating Xinjiang cuisine, especially the Uyghur's dishes. My family has lived in Xinjiang for a long time, they make great local food. It's not a genocide to the Uyghur people, but to the local Hans... All across China, people love ethnic food. It's not just
This article has got to be peak "China watcher", it'll be very, very hard to top that:
The author,
@GroseTimothy
, an Associate Professor of China Studies at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology, takes a report of a cooking class taken by Uyghur women in
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This is autumn in
#Beijing
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Love the changing colors and the crisp air. (pic from Beijing Review)
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How disinformation of "educational camps" got started? How BBC commissioned Adrian Zenz to spin it? Check the research work by
@ChinaBazzar
starting from 3:49
#Xinjiang
#XinjiangCotton
#NoMoreTerrorismInXinjiang
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Since that first secret trip 52 years ago, Dr. Kissinger has visited China more than 100 times. He is considered somewhat of a living legend in China.
In July 1971, as President Richard Nixon's national security advisor, Kissinger secretly flew to Beijing from Pakistan. His
Henry Kissinger has died at his home in Connecticut, age 100.
In Beijing, 1973, with Chairman Mao and Premier Zhou.
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Fashion trends in China from the 1980s to present🤩. Interesting and thought provoking
#weekendfun
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There days the city is very crowded with tourists from all over the country to explore the ancient Chinese literature, culture and lifestyle as the poets of ancient China had a penchant for spring in Yangzhou, making the city a must-visit destination in March.
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A path paved with friendship, innovation, and decades of unwavering dedication.🫡
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#Xinjiang
illustrator Hairigul Kahar created this video to celebrate Eileen Gu’s amazing moment nailing her first-ever leftside double cork 1620 at
#Beijing2022
. Check out more on Kahar:
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This is such an interesting topic. Actually, it was a bit odd to see people walking around in traditional dress, like Hanfu, at first. But people have gotten used to it and it's just a common sight now, especially among Gen Zs.
If you do the same in France, walking around in clothes from the middle-ages or from the court of Louis XIV, everyone will look at you like you're from another planet.
This speaks to the fact we have a very different relationship with our pasts.
In China there's a clear...
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Very strong points! I feel the same when reading the report. The presumption of innocence is a common legal principle in the West ( please correct me if I'm wrong). Yet when it comes to the human rights situation in
#Xinjiang
, it turns to the "presumption of guilt."
Xinjiang: what did the UN report?
It's 48 pages, I looked into it and saved you the job of reading but I strongly urge reading it to so the link is there. Headlines suggest it's bad, I suggest it's critical but...
You decide
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A portrait of an
#Uygur
female donor dating back to more than one thousand years. The original artwork was originally uncovered buried deep inside a Mogao cave in Dunhuang, Gansu.
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Exciting news! From Jan 27, you can fly from Kashgar to Pakistan!✈ "Xinjiang's openness shines as the long-grounded Kashgar-Islamabad flight resumes after 15 years," said a Chinese scholar of Eurasian studies.
#Xinjiang
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Xinjiang shares a 5,700-km border with eight countries. Learn how challenging it is to garrison the frontier.
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Some foreign friends asked me about the alleged "cultural genocide slash elimination" in
#Xinjiang
. To this day, I remain somewhat puzzled by their questions. Locals take pride in the ethnic culture, attracting millions of tourists every year. Why eliminate that?
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Heinizat Tohti, a CPPCC member from Xinjiang, shared his thoughts on how to better tell the region's story during the ongoing Two Sessions in Beijing. His
#Xinjiang
videos, usually in the Uygur language, have gained him a huge online following and he now runs an MCN company.
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This year my vacation back home coincided with the Eid holiday (Jul.20-22) in
#Xinjiang
and the locals like to spend their holidays up in the mountains. My son seemed to be pretty taken by this Uygur beat, but obviously added his own, ehm, "Ninja flavor" to the mix…
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It is time for students to return to school. Volunteers from Tarim University waited here at the Aksu airport to receive freshmen from other provinces, which reminded me of my campus life a decade ago.
#Xinjiang
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I'm proud of the quality cotton from my hometown. Still remember middle school students were required to experience farming by picking cotton during my school years. I guess thats a kind of PBL initiated from the west, but maybe also a kind of forced labor named by west too.
Xinjiang produces the best-quality cotton in the world. Look at this beautiful and awe-inspiring scene. How boring the lies of forced labor are!
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@RnaudBertrand
Interesting metaphor. It's time to slow down and it's no longer just about getting things done but about doing them better.
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@Jerry_grey2002
Greetings from a Xinjiang local, aka a self-proclaimed "forced laborer" --
#wink
, who enjoyed picking cotton as a teenager (and fell in love for the first time, lol).
I hope more people will follow you, go and see Xinjiang for themselves!
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The only
#forcedlabors
in
#Xinjiang
- CRCHI show off a fleet of state-of-art cotton picking machines. The industry has become increasingly automated over the last 20 years. Now machines harvest 90% of cotton in the north; and over 50% in the south.
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Born and raised in
#Xinjiang
, Uygur scholar Zulhayat Ismayil just came back from Geneva where she participated in the UNHRC. She also shared changes that she had witnessed in the region during the ongoing Party congress.
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One of the researchers Nilufer Gheyret said:"For
#Xinjiang
minority workers, it is not fair to ask them to stay in Xinjiang and do not leave. These workers want to continue working in China's inland in pursuit of a better life but fear losing their jobs due to sanctions."
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@RnaudBertrand
Well, considering Mr. Burns' tendency to criticize China, it seems quite fitting for him in his role. This video likely showcases his dutiful approach in addressing various aspects of China.
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🧵If you are curious about the true life in
#Xinjiang
, consider learning about 我从新疆来, a brand founded by a renowned Uygur photographer. Run by a diverse group of Xinjiang volunteers, mainly university students, this brand has steadily grown over the past seven years...
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I was utterly intrigued by Dilraba's striking ethnic ensemble when she presented a local dance at the Spring Festival gala in February.
Here's her answer: The red pomegranate patterns on my clothes and the small beads resembling pomegranate seeds on my headdress symbolized the
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These are people living in Xinjiang. In contrast with those living in other countries, they are among the people deeply impacted if Xinjiang suffers groundless accusations and following sanctions.
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#XinjiangDailyLife
Weddings give incredible insight into cultures around the world and the Uygur culture is no exception. So… how do wedding bells ring in rural
#Xinjiang
?
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This is Tekes County in
#Xinjiang
's Ili Kazak Autunomous Prefecture. The county is designed according to the Bagua, an ancient Chinese arrangement of 8 symbols used in Daoist cosmology.
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The Twitterverse never sits still. Adrian Zenz's credentials have raised alertness about the lack of transparency in his research funding. His boss, the Victims of Communism Memorial Foundation (VCMF), is partly funded by the US government, perhaps boosting individual donations.
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Jummah Mubarak! On Fridays, students at the Xinjiang Islamic Institute gather for prayer, also known as salaat al-jumu'ah. Say no to hatred. Spread love. Stay loved.
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