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

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Uyghurs in Exile: Fear and Surveillance

This chapter examines the oppressive measures faced by the Uyghur community under the Chinese government, focusing on the isolation felt by Uyghurs abroad who struggle to communicate with their families back home. It highlights the pervasive surveillance, cultural oppression, and the broader implications of 'sinicization' in a context of ethnic diversity and conformity.

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