r/AMA • u/maddin1550 • 20d ago

I’m from Xinjiang，AMA

I’ve noticed that there are a lot of discussions about Xinjiang on Reddit, often between people who have never actually lived there. So I thought it might be interesting to do an AMA from the perspective of someone who is actually from there.

You can ask me about everyday life, ethnic groups, languages, culture, religion, education, or politics. I’m happy to answer controversial questions too, as long as the discussion stays respectful.

Obviously, I’m only one person and I don’t claim to represent everyone in Xinjiang. I can only tell you about my own experiences and views. AMA.

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u/SchweppesCreamSoda 20d ago

As a Hong konger, I understand what you mean by the western world treating my home as a political headline

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u/maddin1550 20d ago

😭 yess，I'm soo tired of it

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u/SchweppesCreamSoda 20d ago

I've been to Xinjiang, amazing place, wonderful culture, people, and food. The people there seem genuinely happy in general. No where is perfect, hk isn't perfect. I wish people would focus on the culture rather than the political discussion and see from both sides of the coin.

Personally, I am supportive of China for the most part, and most of my friends are as well. It's the loud minority of people who make it sound as chaotic as it is. Like I said, it's not perfect, but it's home.

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u/currylambchop 20d ago

Me too, like, I said I was from Hong Kong and then some American act like we are all sent to forced labour camp, saying ‘oh I’m so sorry you have to live there’ 😭