How China Uses Work to Reshape Uyghur Identity and Control a Strategic Region

The Chinese government has been implementing a targeted policy involving Uyghurs in Xinjiang, initially aimed at reducing poverty but later evolving into a strategy to reshape their identity for national security concerns. In response to growing threats from Islamic extremism, China has enforced harsh measures, including the establishment of internment camps and forced labor, while also increasing repression on suspected resistant groups. The government's approach reflects a broader shift towards assimilating Uyghur society within China to strengthen control.