17 février 2025|
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|10 months agoGovernment Study Confirms Chinese Surveillance of Swiss-Based Minorities
First-of-its-kind federal investigation reveals systematic monitoring and intimidation of Tibetan and Uyghur communities in Switzerland
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Generated IllustrationKey Takeaways
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- Swiss government commissioned first-of-its-kind study on Chinese surveillance of minorities
- Study conducted by Institute of European Global Studies at University of Basel
- Chinese agents disguise themselves as embassy or consulate staff
- Surveillance creates mistrust within exile communities
By The Numbers
60
Number of people interviewed for the study
2000-2025
Time period covered by the study
They Said
"As the person commissioned to do this study, I approached the question with an open mind. We just wanted to get to the facts."
"We have found that many people in the Tibetan community in Switzerland suspect other members of the diaspora are working for 'the Chinese'"