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The latest Chinese response followed a US announcement of visa bans and an assets freeze on three officials, including the architect of Beijing's hardline policies against minorities.
Former President Mahmoud Ahmedinejad has come out to condemn it, criticising Iran for "plundering the country" and for "allowing foreign troops to enter". But what does it really entail?
China and Iran's strategic partnership: A zero sum game?
Analysis: China and Iran's bilateral relationship is gaining strategic significance.
Exiled Uighurs bring first-ever ICC claim against China
The evidence submitted includes torture, being forced to eat pork and drink alcohol, and birth control for Uyghur women.
Pompeo slams China’s forced sterilisation of Uighur Muslims
China's Uighur minority have faced gross human rights abuses.
Balochistan separatists say stock exchange attack targeted China, Pakistan
Separatists from Pakistan's Balochistan province attacked the national stock exchange in Karachi, killing four people in a brazen daylight assault the breakaway group said also targeted Chinese interests.
Russia, China seek foothold in Middle East arms market
The US dominates arms exports to the Middle East, but Russia and China are vying for influence in the lucrative market.
What India and China's border face-off means for Kashmir
India and China's deadliest clash in decades could have serious geopolitical implications.
Trump signs sanctions law over China treatment of Uighurs
Trump's announcement came as an explosive new book by John Bolton claimed the president told his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping that he approved ...
China reports 57 coronavirus cases as Beijing cluster grows
Dozens of new coronavirus cases were reported in China on Sunday.
US puts the brakes on burgeoning Israel-China ties
Israel's blossoming ties with China are being scrutinised by the US as tensions grow between Washington and Beijing.
One in five Iranians may have had virus: official
The figure represents 18.75 percent of the more than 80 million population of Iran, which on Tuesday announced another 74 deaths from the ...
China sentencing Uighur Muslims in 'sham trials': report
Detainees are forced to pick from a list of crimes including praying, wearing a headscarf, and traveling abroad, a new report has said.
To stop Uighur abuses, hit China where it hurts
Comment: Western governments must target supply chains, and punish corporations that continue to profit from directly from forced Uighur labour, ...
Trump says US 'terminating' relationship with WHO
Donald Trump has ramped up his rhetoric against the WHO a month after cutting funding for the international health body.
US Congress ramps up China pressure over Uighur camps
The US House of Representatives voted with just one dissent in favour of the Uighur Human Rights Act.
Israel rejects $1.5bn China water plant after US pressure
Israel has insisted the US did not influence its decision to award the $1.5 billion contract to a local firm.
China in the Middle East: Tourism and soft power
The spread of the coronavirus has undermined a years-long Chinese effort to reshape the new world order with soft power.
Beijing vows to shield firms from sanctions over Xinjiang
Beijing has accused Washington of 'meddling' in Chinese affairs.
Turkey envoy slams US senators over Uighur comments
US senators have accused Turkey of mistreating muslim Uighurs who have escaped prosecution in China.
Mapping China's Health Silk Road in the Middle East
China is using medical diplomacy as a soft power tool in the Middle East.
China to repatriate body of ambassador from Israel
Chinese ambassador to Israel Du Wei died, reportedly from natural causes, on Sunday.
Chinese ambassador to Israel found dead at home
Police are investigating the death of Ambassador Du Wei, who was appointed to the post in February.
Senate approves bill to pressure China over Uighur crackdown
The US Senate passed a bipartisan bill urging President Donald Trump to toughen his response to China's crackdown on the Uighur Muslim minority.
Egypt is using medical aid as a form of soft power during the coronavirus pandemic.
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