> exterminate all Uighurs in one way or another In this context it seems to mean that it's politically easier to "re-educate" the Uighar away than straight out

> exterminate all Uighurs in one way or another In this context it seems to mean that it's politically easier to "re-educate" the Uighar away than straight out kill the Uighars. If some die during the process China doesn't care but it can't be accused of genocide which would raise more concern globally.