But behind this propaganda is a hidden story about a longstanding and highly controversial government labor program that experts say often puts people to work against their will. We identified several Chinese companies that use Uighur labor to produce P.P.E. And that could be considered forced labor under international law.” This is all driven by supply and demand. But it’s a clear example of how Uighur workers are fulfilling the increasing need for P.P.E. Its factory is located here, almost 2,000 miles away from Hotan, where the Uighur workers were transferred from.

Source: International New York Times July 20, 2020 17:55 UTC