Freedom and control in Xinjiang

The north-western province in China is home to more than 50 ‘ethnic minorities’, most of whom are Uyghur Muslim. For several years, the Chinese Communist Party has been accused of persecuting the community and attempting to erase their culture. Radhika Santhanam reports on the overarching emphasis on assimilation and nationalism in Xinjiang, a rapidly developing province which is crucial to the country’s Belt and Road Initiative