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The travel bloggers ‘sugarcoating’ China’s Uyghur problem

The travel bloggers ‘sugarcoating’ China’s Uyghur problem

Some influencers claim to be exposing Western media lies about Xinjiang, saying they have not seen human rights abuses taking place.

In a video titled “This is the XINJIANG the Western Media DON’T want you to see”, young Scottish couple Alan and Shannon explore Kashgar’s tourist district and dress in Uyghur traditional outfits for a photoshoot.  

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In the heart of Xinjiang, the Chinese region where more than one million Uyghurs are believed to be detained in re-education camps, two carefree British travel vloggers cheerfully introduce their viewers to “one of the most controversial areas” of the country.

Journalists are harassed and heavily monitored in the rugged western province, where Western governments and rights groups have accused the authorities of suppressing Muslim minorities through mass surveillance, abuse and political indoctrination.

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