
Category: East Asia

Remembering the June 15 Uyghur Student Demonstration
June 15 marks a significant day—the 37th anniversary of the 1988 Student Demonstration, one of the most unforgettable acts of resistance in Uyghur history.

US and China Reach Trade Framework Agreement, Trump Announces 55% Tariffs
On June 11, 2025, President Trump announced a US-China trade framework to supply critical rare earth minerals and magnets, with 55% tariffs on Chinese imports. Negotiated in London, the deal awaits approval from Xi Jinping.

Justice for Tiananmen is the JUSTICE FOR ALL
Dolkun Isa, the ex. President of the World Uyghur Congress, commemorates the 36th anniversary of the Tiananmen Square Massacre by drawing a powerful connection between the 1989 atrocity and China’s continued oppression in East Turkistan. He calls for international solidarity and justice for all victims of Chinese authoritarianism.

Anniversary of the brutal Tiananmen Square Massacre
In the year 1989, around 1.5 million Chinese students, workers and common citizens occupied Beijing’s Tiananmen Square to protest against the ruling regime. This was the largest political protest in communist China’s history. More than 6 weeks of protests ended with the brutal Tiananmen Square Massacre of 3-4 June.

Harvard’s Scandal: Survey Exposes Chinese Students’ Loyalty
Harvard’s CCP controversy grows as IJ-Reportika survey shows 76% of Chinese students plan to return to China, raising questions of loyalty amid espionage fears.

Turkey Dismantles Chinese SPY Network Using Fake Cell Towers
Turkish authorities dismantle a sophisticated Chinese espionage ring using IMSI-catcher devices to spy on Uyghurs and officials. The five-year operation, uncovered in May 2025, involved fake cell towers and shell companies, marking one of Turkey’s most advanced espionage cases.

China Considers Tackling Fentanyl Crisis to Kickstart Trade Talks with U.S.
Discover the latest on China’s potential move to address the fentanyl crisis to kickstart trade talks with the US. Explore smuggling routes, production hubs, and the impact on US-China relations in this investigative news report.

The Chinese Global Brain Turning Back to Home
The Investigative Journalism Reportika report, “The Chinese Global Brain Turning Back to Home,” examines China’s strategic repatriation of STEM talent to drive innovation in AI, semiconductors, and more. Highlighting initiatives like the Thousand Talents Plan and “Made in China 2025,” it details the return of experts from the U.S., Europe, and beyond, their contributions to China’s tech ecosystem, and the geopolitical tensions, including espionage concerns, reshaping global innovation.