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Jailed Poet, Banned Song: How China Frames Uyghur Music as an Ideological Threat

By Mamatjan Juma on February 12, 2026 5:15 pm
Jailed Poet, Banned Song: How China Frames Uyghur Music as an Ideological Threat
Abduqadir Jalalidin, Uyghur scholar
Abduqadir Jalalidin, jailed Uyghur scholar (Social Media)

Officials warned Uyghur residents they could face detention for listening to unapproved music, as scholars say the campaign reflects expanding efforts to control cultural expression.…

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A Friendly Call, China’s Subtle Warnings to Uyghurs Abroad
Mirkamil Turghun,a Paris-based Uyghur musician, performs in France in an undated photo. Courtesy of Mr. Turghun.

A Friendly Call, China’s Subtle Warnings to Uyghurs Abroad

By Mamatjan Juma on February 2, 2026 12:10 pm

When Mirkamil Turghun’s phone rang on Signal, the number appeared to be registered in Turkey. The voice on the line said he was calling from Urumqi — a detail that immediately clarified the situation for Mr. Turghun, a 42-year-old Uyghur musician living in Paris.

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