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Secretary Of State Pressures China Over Treatment Of Uighur Muslims

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Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has brought attention to the plight of the Uighur Muslims in China. The Chinese government has interned many Uighurs and subjected them to cutting-edge surveillance. The State Department's criticisms come ahead of the conclusion of U.S.-China trade talks. NPR diplomatic correspondent Michele Kelemen (@michelekelemen) explains what's at stake to Here & Now's Jeremy Hobson.

This segment aired on March 29, 2019.

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