# China accused of global surveillance campaign targeting Uyghurs abroad 2026-08-10T19:00:00+00:00 | World & Diplomacy | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet New research, cited by Bitter Winter and based on work by Adrian Zenz and Muetter Tohti, alleges China operates a global system of surveillance and intimidation against Uyghurs abroad. The campaign reportedly spans Europe, North America, Türkiye, Central Asia and the Middle East, targeting activists, journalists, students and ordinary families. Methods include digital monitoring, online attacks, pressure on relatives in Xinjiang and demands to stop activism. A study cited by Voice of America recorded 5,530 reported cases of transnational repression, with nearly 74% of 72 diaspora respondents in the US, Australia, Europe and Japan saying they had faced digital threats or surveillance. ## Coverage - timesnownews.com Tags: China, diaspora, human rights, surveillance, Uyghurs, Xinjiang Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/china-accused-of-global-surveillance-campaign-targeting-uyghurs-abroad/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/china-accused-of-global-surveillance-campaign-targeting-uyghurs-abroad/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.