Detention of Uyghurs in Xinjiang

The Chinese government has detained thousands of Uyghurs and other Muslim ethnic groups in Xinjiang, sparking international concern. NPR correspondent Emily Feng follows the story of a Uyghur man searching for his family amidst the crackdown.

Detention of Uyghurs in Xinjiang

NPR correspondent Emily Feng tells the story of a Uyghur man searching for his family in Xinjiang, where the Chinese government has detained hundreds of thousands of Uyghurs and other Muslim ethnic groups. The crackdown is labeled as a cultural genocide and possible crime against humanity by Western governments.

China's Xinjiang Region Village Name Changes

Authorities in China's Xinjiang region have been systematically changing village names to reflect Communist Party ideology, removing references to Islam and Uyghur culture. This is seen as an attack on cultural identity and part of a wider campaign of assimilation.

Countering China's Great Game: A Strategy for American Dominance

Expert Michael Sobolik discusses strategies for American dominance in countering China's actions, including cracking down on trade routes in Xinjiang and pushing back on China's censorship of information.