Xinjiang — autonomous region in China

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Sunday, September 27, 2026

Xinjiang

autonomous region in China

In brief

An avalanche struck Glacier No. 2 on Muztagh Ata in Xinjiang, sending a wall of snow and ice down the slope in an uninhabited area far from major roads, with no casualties or property damage reported. The event underscores Glacier No. 2’s high-risk status and the authorities’ warnings against entering unopened high-risk zones amid volatile weather, weak signals, and challenging rescue conditions.

China has been moving Uyghur Muslims to factories outside of the Xinjiang region in order to skirt U.S. restrictions on imports using their forced labor, a New York Times investigation revealed Thursday. The Chinese…

India maintains that China has illegally occupied parts of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh since 1963 and objects to Chinese projects on Indian territory, while Beijing counters with its sovereignty claims. The MEA has reiterated that India raises sovereignty concerns and respects China’s sovereignty in principle, a stance highlighted after recent senior-level talks between Jaishankar and Wang Yi and in ongoing diplomatic engagements.

LatestInfluencers from 14 countries draw Xinjiang routes from mystery boxesMore than 20 Chinese and foreign influencers from 14 countries gathered in Tacheng, Xinjiang, for a seven-day autumn media tour themed 'A Tribute to the Land,' with routes chosen via mystery boxes and content creation spanning short videos, photo essays, and live streams. The event highlights Tacheng’s ethnic diversity and landscapes, featuring processional performances and immersive field experiences for audiences at home and abroad.Sep 18, 2026