Leaked Data Reveals China Detained Uighurs Due To Their Religion

The transcript discusses a leaked database used by the Chinese government to track Uighur Muslims in Xinjiang. It contains data on over 300 detainees and their connections, profiling around 3000 people. The database aims to determine detainees' release from reeducation camps, with criteria including family background and religious practices. The document reveals arbitrary detention reasons, such as having many children or growing a beard. The UN estimates over 1 million ethnic minorities have been detained since 2017.

What types of information does the database include about the detainees?

What is the main purpose of the database mentioned in the text?

How does the Chinese government justify the detention of individuals in the camps?

What arbitrary reasons could lead to someone being targeted according to the document?

How are the backgrounds of detainees' family members considered in the release process?