Gadi Epstein, China affairs editor for The Economist, sheds light on the harrowing situation faced by the Uyghurs in Xinjiang. He discusses the alarming scale of repression, including the systematic erasure of cultural identities and family separations enforced by the Chinese government. Personal testimonies reveal the fear and surveillance that extend even to Uyghurs living abroad. In contrast, a visit to Yunnan showcases the cultural revival among the Nashi minority, offering hope amid China's ethnic dominance.