James A. Millward

Aug 14, 2024 | fivebooks.com | Darren Byler |James A. Millward |Tahir Hamut Izgil

Eurasian Crossroads: A History of Xinjiang It's hard not to be aware of what is going in Xinjiang (literally 'new province') in western China where concentration camps are making a comeback. It's where the Uyghurs live, a generally Muslim ethnic minority who have never appreciated being ruled from Beijing.

Apr 29, 2024 | chinafile.com | James A. Millward

Thirty-five years ago, in April 1989, Chinese students from Beijing’s elite universities began their occupation of Tiananmen Square. Their issues were different from those of American students today. Chinese demonstrators voiced concerns about corruption, inflation, the effects of on-going market reforms, and lack of free press and participatory governance.

Apr 25, 2024 | jimmillward.medium.com | James A. Millward

Thirty-five years ago, in April 1989, Chinese students from Beijing’s elite universities began their occupation of Tiananmen Square. Their issues were different from those of American students today. Chinese demonstrators voiced concerns about corruption, inflation, the effects of on-going market reforms, and lack of free press and participatory governance.

Feb 29, 2024 | johnmenadue.com | Nader Hashemi |James A. Millward

Days before the International Court of Justice’s initial ruling late last month that found there was a plausible risk of genocide being committed by Israel in Gaza, the United Nations Human Rights Council conducted its “universal periodic review” of China’s human rights record.

Feb 23, 2024 | dawnmena.org | Nader Hashemi |James A. Millward

Days before the International Court of Justice's initial ruling late last month that found there was a plausible risk of genocide being committed by Israel in Gaza, the United Nations Human Rights Council conducted its "universal periodic review" of China's human rights record.