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

A former Chinese police officer who spent nearly a decade enforcing government repression in Xinjiang is now seeking asylum in Germany. He claims that his work for the Chinese government ultimately led to his own imprisonment, highlighting the complexities of China's police state. The officer's experience provides a unique perspective on the inner workings of Xinjiang's repressive regime, which has been criticized for its human rights abuses. His asylum bid in Germany marks a significant turn in his life, from enforcer to refugee.

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