Urumqi
Coverage of Urumqi in the Nexus archive.
- Chinese police arrest Uyghur sisters and mother in Urumqi for sending goods to Turkey
Chinese police in Urumqi arrested two Uyghur sisters and their mother for shipping household goods to their eldest sister in Turkey, citing suspicion of 'supporting terrorists.' The family provided documentation to authorities but was interrogated and had their blood samples taken. Turkey is listed as a 'sensitive' country by China, which has targeted communications with such nations under its 'Strike Hard Campaign.'
- Chinese court holds 3 liable after man dies following all-night drinking, mahjong session
A Chinese court ruled three individuals liable for the death of their friend after an overnight session of drinking and mahjong. The three were ordered to compensate the deceased's family over 100,000 yuan.
- Russia Starts Offering Yuan Bonds After Putin’s Visit to Beijing
Russia begins offering yuan-denominated bonds following President Vladimir Putin's visit to Beijing. The growing Russia-China trade relationship, now valued at $245 billion annually, is gaining visibility through initiatives like Russian supermarkets in Chinese cities such as Shenzhen and Urumqi.
- As war engulfs the Middle East, China’s Xinjiang is thriving with future tech
China's Xinjiang region, particularly the Changji Hui autonomous prefecture, is expanding its coal-chemical production capabilities as global oil and chemical supplies face disruption from Middle East conflicts. The region is developing a vast industrial ecosystem centered around large-scale modern coal-chemical production, positioning itself as one of China's four major bases for this industry.