The Tesla factory in Buffalo, New York, built with nearly a billion dollars in taxpayer funds, uses solar panels from Chinese competitor LONGi Green Energy Technology, not Tesla’s own products. This revelation, obtained through a Freedom of Information request, highlights Tesla’s struggles in the solar industry since its acquisition of SolarCity. Despite assembling Tesla’s Solar Roof in Buffalo, the company outsources solar panel production, raising concerns given LONGi’s ties to Xinjiang and potential forced labor issues. New York state officials initially withheld this information, classifying the manufacturer as a trade secret.
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Uyghur fighters in Syria, affiliated with the Turkistan Islamic Party (TIP), have publicly declared their intention to bring their fight against the Syrian regime back to their homeland in Xinjiang, China. Their recent involvement in the Syrian conflict, culminating in a significant role in the rebel victory against Bashar al-Assad’s forces, is presented as a testament to their capabilities and a prelude to actions against China. Videos showcasing their participation in key battles, including the capture of strategic port cities, serve as a potent visual declaration of their resolve.
The fighters’ pronouncements, delivered in videos showing them armed and in military fatigues, are stark warnings directed at the Chinese government.… Continue reading
As I read through the numerous comments in response to the report that Blinken has labeled the ongoing atrocities in Xinjiang as genocide, I cannot help but feel a sense of frustration and confusion at the lack of consistency and moral integrity in the global discourse surrounding human rights violations. The fact that 37 Muslim-majority countries have actively supported China’s actions in the face of overwhelming evidence of genocide is disheartening and raises serious questions about the integrity of these nations when it comes to standing up for the most vulnerable members of our global community.
The narrative surrounding the genocide in Xinjiang is further complicated by the hypocrisy of Western nations, particularly the United States, in their selective outrage and condemnation of such atrocities.… Continue reading
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Matt Underwood