Yashar Shohret, a young Uyghur rapper and singer-songwriter, has been imprisoned in China for composing lyrics deemed to “promote extremism.” Arrested in August 2023 and sentenced to three years in prison in June 2024, he is currently serving his term at Wusu Prison in Xinjiang. Shohret’s songs, including “Wake Up,” were seen as threatening to the Chinese Communist Party due to their emphasis on Uyghur language and cultural identity, leading to his harsh punishment.
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Digital transformation reshapes urban planning involving public
The Land Readjustment and Urban Development Forum held in Tokyo last October gathered professionals from various sectors to discuss digital transformation in community development. The event, themed “Land Readjustment and Digital Transformation --- From Disaster Prevention and Consensus Building to Urban Management,” focused on data-driven town planning strategies involving multiple land parcels. Want More Context? 🔎
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