Kazakh Citizen Disappears After Detention in China
On July 23, Kazakh citizen Alimnur Turganbay was detained at the Kalzhat–Dulata border crossing and has not been heard from since, Freedom for Eurasia reports. Despite holding a Kazakh passport since 2017 and official documentation proving he renounced Chinese citizenship in 2018, his disappearance has gone unanswered by both governments—leaving his family in anguish. Concerns are growing that his detention may be linked to his imprisoned nephew, Serik Dauitbek, sentenced in 2018 to 17 years in prison after being targeted for his religious practice. Turganbay had also spoken publicly about his nephew’s case through testimony on the Real Atajurt Volunteers YouTube channel. His disappearance raises fears that he may have been targeted as part of China’s ongoing repression and genocide of Uyghurs and Kazakhs.
Intel’s Ties to Chinese Surveillance Firms Under Scrutiny
Forbes has revealed that U.S. chipmaker Intel maintained partnerships with several Chinese surveillance companies later sanctioned for enabling rights abuses against Uyghurs and other minorities. Intel’s materials referenced collaborations with Hikvision, Uniview, and Cloudwalk—all sanctioned by the U.S. government for their role in high-tech surveillance and repression in East Turkistan. Promotional documents show Intel’s technology integrated into Hikvision’s “Deep Eye” smart cameras, highlighting the depth of cooperation. These revelations come just as the U.S. government announced plans to take a 10% stake in Intel—raising sharp concerns about Washington investing in a company tied to sanctioned firms implicated in the persecution of Uyghurs.
UK Imports Nearly £1 Billion from East Turkistan Despite Forced Labour Reports
A shocking investigation by The i Paper reveals that the UK imported nearly £1 billion worth of goods from East Turkistan in the past year, despite numerous reports of state-enforced forced labour and the ongoing genocidal campaign in the region. The imports range from everyday items like T-shirts, bras, toothbrushes, and hairdryers to furniture, machinery, and even lawn mowers. Flight and customs records show thousands of tonnes of products shipped directly from Urumchii to the UK, despite warnings from the UN about potential “crimes against humanity” and recognition by the UK Parliament of Beijing’s policies as genocide. Campaigners have condemned the findings as “a national disgrace,” highlighting the urgent need for stricter enforcement of bans on products linked to Uyghur forced labour.