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

Gadi Epstein, China affairs editor for The Economist, shares his insights on the harrowing plight of the Uyghur people under Chinese repression. He discusses the alarming statistics of detainment and cultural erasure, emphasizing firsthand accounts from exiled Uyghurs as they navigate fear and surveillance. Epstein calls for urgent global attention to the severe human rights violations faced by this community. The contrasting resurgence of cultural practices in Yunnan showcases the stark differences in treatment of various ethnic groups in China.