“1 million Uyghur Muslims in concentration camps!” … “Ethnic Cleansing and Cultural Genocide!” … the western media is very effective at using emotional phrases. But what’s the real story? Let’s go beyond exaggeration, distortion and sensationalism.
First of all, the media will never show the peaceful, prosperous parts of Xinjiang:
And Western media won’t talk about the billions of dollars that China has invested in Xinjiang, modernizing the cities, building 21 airports, linking with region with bullet trains etc.
And there are also thousands of mosques in Xinjiang, whose recorded history goes back more than 2000 years when the ancient Silk Road linked China to Italy and Greece. In China, there are mosques that were built in the 10th century, which demonstrates the tolerance and respect for religious rights in Chinese society.
IF Lam and her cohorts thought for one second that this was going to get rid of the protests and these protestors, they all need to think again.
Understanding the reality of the 24/7 news cycle, President Xi does NOT want to recreate a "Tiananmen Square Moment" here; but if this doesn't stop the rioting here, the question he has to ask himself right now is, what will?!?