The Cultural Demolition of Kashgar, China

Cultural Demolition of Kashgar, China uighurs uyghurs ancient Silk Road city is threatened by Chinese modernization
Gilles Sabrie / OnAsia.com

Forced Out
A woman surveys her things on the last day in her home. The Chinese have offered families cash bonuses for moving out early — $30 for those who vacate within 20 days; $15 if they move in a month.

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