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> The reason why now this has changed - we do need to probably call it a genocide - is quite simply because the evidence now, for the first time, very specifica
by dirtyid 6y ago
> The reason why now this has changed - we do need to probably call it a genocide - is quite simply because the evidence now, for the first time, very specifically meets one of the five criteria set forth by the United Nations Convention for the Punishment and Prevention of the Crime of Genocide from 1948, which specifically says the suppression of birth.
The timing for Zenz shift in opinion is very convenient. China removing family planning policy exemptions for minorities like Uighurs started back in 2017. The policy was proposed back in 2014 and saw some discussion among China watchers in the following years. This is not a new policy change, and one Zenz should be aware of for at least 5+ years.
[1] https://time.com/4881898/china-xinjiang-uighur-children/ https://time.com/4881898/china-xinjiang-uighur-children/
[2] https://foreignpolicy.com/2014/08/08/chinese-official-floats-plan-to-stabilize-fertility-among-some-uighurs/ https://foreignpolicy.com/2014/08/08/chinese-official-floats...