Economist Podcasts cover image

The persecution of a people: China’s repression of the Uyghurs

Economist Podcasts

00:00

Oppression of the Uyghurs: Voices of Resistance

This chapter focuses on the severe repression faced by the Uyghur people in China, detailing government actions aimed at erasing their cultural and religious identity. Through personal testimonies from exiled Uyghurs, it illustrates the pervasive surveillance, indoctrination, and the harsh realities of educational and family separation policies imposed by the state. The narrative calls for urgent international action as it highlights the growing global concern over the human rights violations occurring in Xinjiang.

Transcript
Play full episode

The AI-powered Podcast Player

Save insights by tapping your headphones, chat with episodes, discover the best highlights - and more!
App store bannerPlay store banner
Get the app