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China accused of global surveillance campaign targeting Uyghurs abroad
China accused of global surveillance campaign targeting Uyghurs abroad
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…
The Story in Brief
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.
The Indian Opinion
The 'China threat' narrative often slides into exaggeration, but the scale of the alleged surveillance, 5,530 reported cases and 74% of diaspora respondents claiming digital risks, demands attention. One-sided accounts from either side help no one, particularly when Beijing’s denial is absolute and the victims’ testimony is hard to independently verify. The concrete test will be whether democratic governments can produce forensic evidence linking specific hacking or intimidation to Chinese state apparatus, not just to intermediaries. Until that is made public, the story remains allegations versus denials, not settled fact.
Source: timesnownews.com
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