Most people in the West have learned words like "Xinjiang" and "Uygur" in the past few years, due to the bombardment of reports from the media, governments, and activist groups abroad.
However, many facts were never picked up by these reports, and the real stories of Xinjiang have long being neglected.
Here are some basic facts that may surprise you.
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