Rights groups’ analysis of official data shows some 630 villages in Xinjiang had their names changed in this way.
Beijing organises visits to region where it is accused of potential crimes against humanity, but not all are convinced.
Los Angeles-based Kharon reported on human rights abuses committed against Uighurs and other Muslim minorities.
Rahile Dawut was convicted on charges of endangering state security in a secret trial, US-based foundation says.
Chinese president visited far western region where the UN has accused China of possible ‘crimes against humanity’.
US says sanctions aim to ‘promote accountability for ongoing genocide, crimes against humanity’ in China’s Xinjiang.
Nike Canada and Dynasty Gold are alleged to have or have had supply chains or operations in China using forced labour.
More than a million people, mainly Uighurs and Muslim minorities, are detained in camps in China’s Xinjiang region.
Three brothers who fled China’s persecution in Xinjiang and landed in Kashmir now fear New Delhi may send them back.
Mattohti Mattursun was one of 350 Uighur refugees, including children, who were detained in March 2014.
Foreign minister also warns on Taiwan, Xinjiang but says countries must work with China on world’s pressing problems.
Alleged Chinese police stations overseas raise concerns Beijing is formalising surveillance far beyond its borders.
The US president’s highlighting of the Uighurs comes at a time of strong tension between Washington and Beijing.
China’s Xi Jinping faces severe economic challenges and growing tension with the United States as his third term begins.
