Economics and Oppression in Xinjiang

This chapter explores the economic development narrative of the Communist Party in Xinjiang, emphasizing the stark divides between energy-rich northern regions and agrarian southern areas populated by Uyghurs. It highlights the grim reality of forced labor and the government's attempts to promote tourism and infrastructure while facing international backlash over human rights abuses. The chapter concludes with concerns about the long-term sustainability of growth in an environment marked by oppression and socio-economic disparities.