Nytimes iconNytimesJul 28, 2026

He Served China’s Police State of Xinjiang. He Says It Imprisoned Him, Too.

After nearly 10 years carrying out Chinese government repression in Xinjiang, a former police officer is now seeking asylum in Germany.

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