'Hell on earth': China deportation looms for Uyghurs held in Thailand
Forty eight men detained since they fled China years ago risk being deported, rights groups say.
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Fearing Deportation, Uyghurs Held in Thailand Go on Hunger Strike
Dozens of men from the ethnic minority sought escape from repression in China a decade ago, but have been detained in Thailand ever since.The New York Times - 2d -
China currently controls over 69% of global rare earth production
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China and Thailand detain 12 crime ring members suspected of trafficking actor to Myanmar
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From snowy cities to Mexican border - Trump deportations loom
'Do it the right way' Texas border residents tell migrants, while Chicago neighbourhoods prepare for raids.BBC News - 6d -
China's imports post surprise growth in December; exports beat expectations as higher tariffs loom
Economists are expecting exports to make a notable boost to China's economic growth last year when the figures are released later this week.CNBC - Jan. 13 -
Uyghurs detained in Thailand say they face deportation and persecution in China
A group of Uyghurs who were detained in Thailand over a decade ago say that the Thai government is preparing to deport them to China, alarming activists who say the men are at risk of abuse and ...ABC News - Jan. 11 -
US streamlines deportation flights to China
The Biden administration repatriated more than 500 Chinese nationals in the last year, laying the groundwork for systematic deportations across the Pacific Ocean. On Friday, the Department of ...The Hill - Jan. 10 -
ILA union and port owners held secret meeting on automation as new strike looms
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The 'new China' in Thailand: ‘if you want hope, you have to leave’ – video
After 30 years of relentless growth and capitalism, a new trend has emerged in China. The search for a simpler, calmer life is leading some Chinese people to seek a life abroad. The trend is so ...The Guardian - Jan. 7
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