China can simultaneously imprison more than one million in Xinjiang

The transcript discusses the detention of over 1 million Uyghur and other ethnic minority Muslims in Xinjiang, highlighting the construction of 347 facilities since 2016. These facilities cover a vast area, suggesting a larger capacity than previously estimated. The campaign to imprison Muslims began in 2016, with public buildings repurposed as detention centers. Detainees face oppressive practices, including forced labor and punishment for minor transgressions. The detention capacity in Xinjiang is significantly higher than in the United States, with detainees subjected to strict control and indoctrination.

What does the BuzzFeed News analysis suggest about the number of detained Uyghur and other ethnic minority Muslims in Xinjiang?

• The number is exactly 500,000.

• The number is exactly 1 million.

• The number is likely higher than previous estimates.

• The number is lower than previous estimates.

What was the initial approach to creating detention centers in Xinjiang in 2016?

• Using temporary tents.

• Repurposing existing public buildings.

• Building new facilities from scratch.

• Converting private homes.

How does the detention capacity in Xinjiang compare to that of the United States?

• It is 7 times higher than that of the United States.

• It is 3 times higher than that of the United States.

• It is the same as that of the United States.

• It is lower than that of the United States.

What is one of the oppressive practices detainees must endure according to the accounts?

• They are allowed to speak their native language freely.

• They must sing patriotic songs before meals.

• They are given a choice about working.

• They have unlimited access to outdoor activities.

What consequence might detainees face for speaking their native language?

• They face violent punishment.

• They are rewarded with more free time.

• They are allowed to leave the facility.

• They receive extra food.