Archive · 1 Jul 2025
China Names New Party Secretary for Xinjiang
China has chosen a new leader for the Xinjiang region, Chen Xiaojiang.
He previously worked with ethnic groups and was the first Han person to lead the State Ethnic Affairs Commission since 1978.
The United Nations has reported concerns about human rights in Xinjiang.
China says it protects the rights of all people there.
This area is in northwestern China.
Chen's previous role involved working with different ethnic groups and other sensitive operations.
The news comes from Reuters, and other sources.
China appointed Chen Xiaojiang as the new party secretary in Xinjiang.
Chen Xiaojiang previously headed the ethnic affairs panel.
He was the first ethnic Han director of the State Ethnic Affairs Commission since 1978.
The UN reported human rights violations against Uyghurs and other minorities in 2022.
China denies the allegations, stating rights are protected in the region.
- Who
- Chen Xiaojiang and the Chinese Communist Party.
- What
- China appointed Chen Xiaojiang as the Xinjiang Communist Party secretary.
- When
- The article does not specify the exact date of the appointment.
- Where
- Xinjiang, China.
- Why
- The article doesn't specify the reason for the appointment.
Human Rights Concerns
China's Stance
Human Rights
Human Rights Concerns
The United Nations reported serious human rights violations.
China's Stance
China denies human rights violations and asserts the rights of all ethnic groups are protected.
- New Appointee
- Chen Xiaojiang
- Previous Role
- Head of ethnic affairs panel
- Location
- Xinjiang, China
- Organization
- Chinese Communist Party
- UN Report
- Human rights violations in 2022