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The Diplomat
7 hours ago
- Politics
- The Diplomat
China's Genocide and the Eliticide of Uyghur Scholars
To ignore the intellectuals languishing in Chinese prisons is to normalize an ongoing cultural genocide in the Uyghur homeland. On the night of July 29, 2018, Chinese authorities raided the home of Dr. Abdulqadir Jalaleddin, a celebrated Uyghur poet. Police placed a black hood over his head and took him away. Jalaleddin's arrest was part of the state campaign to erase Uyghur identity, a key aim of the genocide against the Uyghur people. While in detention, Jalaleddin wrote the poem 'No Way Home,' memorized by fellow detainees and translated by one of his former students. The poem concludes: To the marrow of my bones I've ached to be with you What road led here, why do I have no road back home In December 2017, Dr. Rahile Dawut, a renowned Uyghur ethnographer and the founder of a folklore institute at Xinjiang University, was planning to travel to the United States to visit her daughter. But before she could make the trip, Dawut disappeared. Five years later, in 2023, her family finally learned that she had been sentenced to life in prison for 'endangering state security.' Seven years later, Jalaleddin and Dawut remain in incommunicado imprisonment. Their children in the United States do not know where they are, or what conditions they are being held in. At a recent Uyghur Human Rights Project (UHRP) event, Dawut's daughter, Akida Polat, and Jewher Ilham, daughter of leading Uyghur scholar Ilham Tohti, spoke movingly of the pain of having parents serving life sentences. They also acutely diagnosed the deep loss to an entire people, when Uyghur intellectuals have been brutally silenced as part of the multiyear genocide by the Chinese Communist Party's (CCP). Meanwhile, the world looks away. Universities and publishers of academic and scholarly work have a special responsibility to make academic freedom, and freedom of expression more generally, a condition of cooperation with institutions in China. This lesson was learned the hard way by Princeton University Press (PUP). In June, its director joined a Chinese government-sponsored tour of the Uyghur region, and issued a statement praising 'the incredible power of Uyghur poetry,' while saying not a single word about the brutal treatment of Uyghur poets like Jalaleddin. This decision made PUP an 'instrument of disinformation,' showing 'shocking naïveté,' as noted in a roundup of the critical response published in The Uyghur Times. In short: If the Chinese government succeeds in keeping Uyghur historians and poets locked away forever, the genocide succeeds in its aim of eradicating our civilization. To fight for their release is to fight the genocide. Conversely, to ignore the intellectuals languishing in prison is to normalize an ongoing cultural genocide in the Uyghur homeland, which we know as East Turkestan. The persecution of the intellectuals in East Turkestan must be recognized as a 'new form of eliticide,' as UHRP first noted in 2021, and a strategy to 'erase an ethnic identity,' as Austin Ramzy reported in The New York Times. It's time for the world to take stronger action. The U.S. and other governments need to publicly call for the release of Uyghur intellectuals, and work with allies to coordinate pressure on the Chinese government. Universities and publishers need to refuse cooperation with the institutions in China facilitating the persecution of the intellectuals. Jalaleddin and Dawut are just two of the many prominent Uyghur intellectuals China has silenced. In 2021, despite limited information available from our homeland, UHRP documented more than 300 Uyghur intellectuals, artists, and writers disappeared and detained in the Uyghur homeland. The total number is certainly much higher. Their fate? Decades-long prison terms, even life sentences. Some have been punished for work the Chinese government once approved and even commissioned, including writing state-sponsored textbooks now deemed subversive. By targeting the scholars and interpreters of our history, literature, and traditions, China is attacking the core of Uyghur identity. These intellectuals are the living memory of a people who have thrived for over a millennium at the crossroads of Eurasian civilizations. Uyghur poetry, folklore, and literature draw on Turkic oral verse, Persian literature, influences from the Arab world, and elements from East Asia and Europe to create something entirely our own. Erasing Uyghur culture is a deep loss, not just for the Uyghur people, but for humanity's shared cultural heritage. By the same token, if the government can get away with locking up talented and creative artists and writers, it will succeed in shutting down our future living culture. Now Beijing presents a Potemkin version of Uyghur traditions, creating genocide-denying propaganda out of our heritage. A handful of our mosques may still stand, but inside they are empty. Our children are forcibly separated from their parents in state-run boarding schools where they are punished for speaking our language. Even their names are changed. Our language is restricted, our mosques and graveyards are bulldozed, and our books are burned. Without scholars like Dawut documenting our shrines, Tohti championing our human rights, Yalqun Rozi compiling our literature, and Husenjan Esqer recording our language, our culture risks becoming a fossil, preserved only for display rather than a living thing. The U.S. has both the power and the moral obligation to act, especially when detainees have relatives who are U.S. citizens or legal permanent residents. Both Republican and Democratic administrations have recognized China's persecution of the Uyghurs as genocide and crimes against humanity. We urge the Department of State to publicly press for the release of detained Uyghur intellectuals by name, demand information on their conditions, and work with international partners to coordinate pressure on Beijing. No other nation has the power to hold China accountable. If the U.S. fails to act, the world will forget about us. These actions are not just symbolic. Naming detainees matters. By showing that the international community is monitoring these cases, it can improve their treatment, prevent torture, and lead to release. Silence, on the other hand, consigns prisoners to permanent disappearance. China wants the world to accept its genocidal policies, and forget the eliticide of Uyghur scholars. We cannot let this happen. It is an urgent imperative for governments and global scholarly communities to once again speak their names, demand their release, and hold China accountable.
Time of India
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' set leaks tease showdown with Punisher hinting at intense MCU showdown as filming wraps in Glasgow
Marvel fans are buzzing with excitement after new set leaks for 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' hint at an intense MCU showdown between Peter Parker and Jon Bernthal 's Punisher. Following the emotional events of 'No Way Home,' Tom Holland 's Spider-Man is set for a gritty new chapter, and these set videos and photos suggest an unlikely partnership could emerge from an initial clash. With the film reportedly tying into other Marvel projects and potentially featuring villains like Mister Negative, the stage is set for a thrilling new adventure. Let's dive into this development. 'Spider-Man 4's' big showdown 'Spider-Man 4' is shaping up to bring a big showdown between Peter Parker and one of Marvel's most dangerous anti-heroes. Titled 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day', the film will mark Tom Holland's return to the MCU after the emotional ending of 'No Way Home in 2021'. This time, he might be crossing paths with Jon Bernthal's Frank Castle, better known as The Punisher. A new set video and photo surfaced online Bernthal's version of Punisher has only appeared in Marvel-Netflix shows so far, but Brand New Day will be his first time in an MCU movie. Recently, while filming was underway, a new set video and photo surfaced online. The footage shows Spider-Man standing in front of Punisher's van, which clearly has the skull logo on its hood. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like American Investor Warren Buffett Recommends: 5 Books For Turning Your Life Around Blinkist: Warren Buffett's Reading List Undo Bernthal himself wasn't spotted during the shoot, but the scene hints at their meeting in the film. Since Spider-Man and Punisher have very different ways of fighting crime, it's likely they'll start off as enemies before teaming up. With the movie taking place after 'Daredevil: Born Again season 2' and possibly a Punisher special, this could be the first time the two characters meet in the MCU. While fans have guessed that Mister Negative might be the main villain, nothing is confirmed yet. Filming for the movie has already wrapped in Glasgow. "Get the latest news updates on Times of India, including reviews of the movie Coolie and War 2 ."
Express Tribune
08-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Zendaya returns as MJ in new photos of 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' alongside fiance Tom Holland
Marvel fans have been given their first look at Zendaya back in the role of MJ for Spider-Man: Brand New Day, thanks to new set photos from the upcoming Phase 6 film. The images mark her return to the Marvel Cinematic Universe after the events of Spider-Man: No Way Home. Filming for Brand New Day began in early August, with Tom Holland the only cast member seen on set until now. The newly surfaced shots feature MJ and Peter Parker visiting Aunt May's grave who died in the previous instalment. Whether MJ remembers Peter after the memory-erasing events of No Way Home remains uncertain. While industry reports indicate Zendaya's role will be smaller this time, her character could still have key moments in the story. Even a few scenes may hold emotional significance if they explore her lingering connection with Peter. The set photos also spark speculation about the nature of their meeting. MJ may be at the cemetery for her own reasons, crossing paths with Peter unexpectedly, adding a layer of mystery to her part in the narrative. Zendaya is balancing her Marvel commitments with filming Dune: Part Three, making her Brand New Day appearance notable for fans following both franchises.
Glasgow Times
07-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Glasgow Times
Huge explosion on Glasgow Spider-Man film set as car flips over
Stunts today included a high-speed car chase featuring a tank, a car being flipped over and some huge explosions which rocked Bothwell Street. One onlooker said that they could "feel the heat" from the explosion and "got a fright" when the flames flew into the air. Crowds flocked to the sealed-off ends of the street in every direction to try and catch a glimpse of the web-slinging hero, played by Tom Holland. Huge explosion on Glasgow Spider-Man film set as car flips over (Image: Newsquest/Colin Mearns) READ MORE: Hundreds of fans descend on Glasgow for Spider-Man filming READ MORE: What Tom Holland and Spider-Man crew are eating in Glasgow The movie set took over Bothwell Street, which has been transformed into New York City, last week and filming continued today after a break yesterday. The highly anticipated upcoming movie titled Spider-Man: Brand New Day will see Tom Holland return to his iconic role, with Destin Daniel Cretton directing. It picks up after the dramatic conclusion of No Way Home, where Peter Parker sacrificed his identity to save those he loves. We previously reported how the superhero was seen swinging through the air and on top of a car in other death-defying stunts. These glimpses inside the Hollywood filming give fans an insight into the action movie which certainly looks jam-packed with thrills so far. READ MORE: Spider-Man wows Glasgow crowds with stunts during blockbuster filming READ MORE: Marvel extends Glasgow shoot for new Spider-Man movie Excited crowds gathered to watch the friendly neighbourhood Spider-Man strut his stuff on set. They were also hoping to catch a glimpse of star Tom Holland, who we reported on Sunday stopped to take selfies with fans on the set. Filming, which started at the weekend, will be taking place in Glasgow for two weeks until around August 16. It comes as it was revealed that Marvel has secured permission from Glasgow City Council to extend the shoot. Filming for Spider-Man: Brand New Day will now continue until August 26 - 11 days longer than was previously anticipated. Our sister title, The Herald, understands that filming will continue in the Merchant City area of the city until August 18, before halting for a few days and then picking up again from August 21 until August 26.
Glasgow Times
07-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Glasgow Times
Marvel extends Glasgow shoot for new Spider-Man movie
The Marvel movie, set for release next year, is being filmed in several parts of the city, including Bothwell Street, Glassford Street and St Vincent Street. The streets of Glasgow city centre have been redesigned in the image of New York as filming for the new Spider-Man movie takes place. US flags and banners have been draped on the sides of buildings, and Big Apple-style street furniture and food stalls lines the streets alongside New York Police Department cars, buses, and now-iconic yellow taxis. On Sunday, Tom Holland, who is reprising his role as Spider-Man, was spotted filming scenes while clad in the web-slinger's famous suit. Spider-Man 4, officially titled Spider-Man: Brand New Day, follows the huge success of 2021's No Way Home, which grossed $1.9bn worldwide - making it the sixth highest-grossing movie in history. Filming began in Glasgow on August 1 and was originally expected to continue until August 15. However, The Herald can exclusively reveal that Marvel has secured permission from Glasgow City Council to extend the shoot. Filming for Spider-Man: Brand New Day will now continue until August 26 - 11 days longer than was previously anticipated. Glasgow has been transformed into New York for Spider-Man filming (Image: Robert Perry) Our sister title, The Herald, understands that filming will continue in the Merchant City area of the city until August 18, before halting for a few days and then picking up again from August 21 until August 26. Road restrictions indicate that production will move to Hutchison Street from August 16 to August 18, before taking over Cochrane Street, John Street, South Frederick Street and Montrose Street from August 21 to August 26. Glasgow City Council has now revised its list of traffic restrictions in place in the city centre to accommodate the shoot being extended: Prohibition of vehicle movements 09:00hrs on the 22 August 2025 to 23:59hrs on the 26 August 2025 Cochrane Street for its full length John Street between Ingram Street and Cochrane Street South Frederick Street, southbound only, for its full length Prohibition of vehicle movements 05:00hrs on the 22 August 2025 to 22:00hrs on the 24 August 2025 John Street between George Street and Cochrane Street Prohibition of vehicle movements 07:00hrs on the 25 August 2025 to 23:59hrs on the 26 August 2025 Montrose Street between George Street and Ingram Street Prohibition of waiting, loading and unloading 15:00hrs on 21 August 2025 to 23:59hrs on 26 August 2025 Cochrane Street for its full length Montrose Street between George Street and Ingram Street Plot details remain for the movie remain under wraps, but long-time Spider-Man franchise producer Amy Pascal, teased what we can expect from the story during an appearance on a podcast in December last year. She said: 'We have to deal with the fact that he decided he was going to give up being Peter Parker [in No Way Home], and that he was going to focus on being Spider-Man because being Peter Parker was too hard.' The forthcoming movie marks the fourth instalment in the Marvel Cinematic Universe's Spider-Man franchise, and creators have said it will see a change in tone when compared with the previous three movies, which were released in 2017, 2019, and 2021. A spokesman for Glasgow City Council said: 'While we cannot comment on individual productions, the council's Glasgow Film Office is in constant dialogue with film, broadcast and advertising productions of all sizes who are interested in filming in the city to establish how we can support them. "These productions bring a significant economic benefit to Glasgow, and have helped to steadily grow the capacity of our film and broadcast sector in recent years, as seen in new facilities such as the Kelvin Hall studio.'
