Beijing Weaponizes New ‘Ethnic Unity’ Law, Family Ties in Transnational Repression of Uyghurs: Analysts
The regime is pressuring Uyghur Australians to spy on diaspora communities back home as the controversial law takes effect, according to Human Rights Watch.
TL;DR
- The CCP is using its new “ethnic unity” law and familial ties for transnational repression.
- Uyghur Australians visiting Xinjiang are being pressured to collect information on diaspora communities abroad.
- Human Rights Watch reports this exploitation of family connections is for surveillance and disruption.
- This tactic is described as one of China's boldest attempts to control the narrative on Xinjiang.