Economist Podcasts Attention deficit: China’s campaign against Uighurs
Jul 6, 2020
Gary Epstein, a China affairs editor, reveals the shocking human rights abuses in Xinjiang, including forced labor and sterilizations, while exploring why global responses are muted. Samaya Keynes, a trade editor, humorously tackles racism in economics, shedding light on the systemic issues faced by black economists. Meanwhile, Matt Steinglass discusses how Sweden's COVID-19 response is reshaping Nordic relations and stereotypes, revealing unexpected tensions and perceptions among neighboring countries.
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Trump's Xinjiang Comments
- John Bolton's book reveals that Trump told Xi Jinping building prison camps was the right thing to do.
- Trump may have accepted China's explanation for the camps or tried to appease Xi.
Uyghur Human Rights Policy Act
- The Uyghur Human Rights Policy Act calls for sanctions on Chinese officials.
- However, Trump hasn't imposed them, citing trade deal concerns.
Business Complicity in Xinjiang
- Businesses are wary of upsetting China, but some reports reveal Uyghur forced labor.
- Companies like Adidas, Nike, and Apple are investigating their supply chains discreetly.