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The rawap – a Silk Road lute

I lived in the far west of China in Xinjiang from 2006 to 2010, and I was captivated by the musical heritage of the Uyghur people. Much of their history and entertainment revolve around gatherings of song and dance, and … Continue reading

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The young Uighurs were full of empathy and faint excitement: China Newsweek reporting from Urumqi

Danwei asks China Newsweek journalists questions about the ethnic conflict, their own take on media freedoms during reporting, reactions to Western reports and biases, and as their stay in Xinjiang.

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Chinese filmmakers withdraw from Melbourne movie festival

Yangcheng Evening News: Three Chinese filmmakers have withdrawn their movies from the 58th Melbourne International Film Festival.

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