Economist Podcasts Attention deficit: China’s campaign against Uighurs
Jul 6, 2020
Gary Epstein, a China affairs editor, reveals the shocking human rights abuses in Xinjiang, including forced labor and sterilizations, while exploring why global responses are muted. Samaya Keynes, a trade editor, humorously tackles racism in economics, shedding light on the systemic issues faced by black economists. Meanwhile, Matt Steinglass discusses how Sweden's COVID-19 response is reshaping Nordic relations and stereotypes, revealing unexpected tensions and perceptions among neighboring countries.
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Hope for Change in Xinjiang
- Governments could act but haven't, and businesses are constrained by commercial interests.
- A global consumer boycott like the one against apartheid-era South Africa is difficult to achieve.
Raising Awareness about Xinjiang
- Increased attention on abuses in Xinjiang is crucial for change.
- Stories like the forced sterilizations report make it harder to ignore the issue.
Racism in Economics
- The American Economics Association acknowledged its limited understanding of racism's impact.
- Trevon Logan shared his experience of being called "boy" by a fellow economist.