How China Turned a City Into a Prison (Published 2019)

7/20/2019

This New York Times interactive article delves into the extensive surveillance and prison systems in Xinjiang, China. It explores how the Chinese government has created a high-tech surveillance state in the region, targeting the Uighur Muslim minority population. The article highlights the use of facial recognition technology, DNA collection, and predictive policing algorithms to monitor and control the Uighur population. It also discusses the existence of secret detention camps where Uighurs are subjected to indoctrination and forced labor. The piece presents a detailed overview of the extent of surveillance and repression in Xinjiang, shedding light on the human rights abuses faced by the Uighur community.

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