Beijing’s backtrack on Xinjiang detention camps spurred by ICIJ investigation, research finds

Academic research shows that investigative reporting, NGO advocacy, and scholarly scrutiny pushed Chinese authorities from denial to dismantling parts of their mass detention system for Uyghurs.

• ▸High societal impact — significant public interest implications.
• ▸Moderate risk — warrants continued monitoring.
• ▸Involves 4 identified entities with cross-connections.