Written by the Fiveable Content Team โข Last updated September 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 examโขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โข Last updated September 2025
Definition
Re-education camps are facilities established by the Chinese government where individuals, particularly Uighurs, are detained without trial for political indoctrination and forced assimilation.
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Human rights abuses: Refers to violations against basic human rights such as freedom of speech, religion, or assembly.
Surveillance state: A system in which extensive monitoring and tracking technologies are used by authorities to keep constant watch over citizens' activities.