The sources below are both about the Uyghur Muslim community in the Xinjiang Province in China - NSC Religion Studies - Question 3 - 2021 - Paper 1

An example of bias in SOURCE A is the portrayal of 'preschool camps' as 'prison camps.' This language casts a negative light on these facilities, implying that they are abusive or untrustworthy, thus reflecting an anti-China stance.

In SOURCE B, 're-education' refers to vocational training and indoctrination aimed at promoting conformity to government ideologies and suppressing religious beliefs.

In SOURCE B, 'inciting' means encouraging individuals to engage in actions that contradict the values promoted by the state, often associated with calls for rebellion or non-conformity.

Evidence of restricted religious freedom includes the ban on religious self-expression, such as wearing turbans or growing beards, and the separation of children from families to erase cultural identity.

One possible reason is to counter international criticism and present a positive image of its policies. Another reason could be to reassure foreign nations about its intentions and to secure international trade relations.

The term 'terrorists' in SOURCE B serves to justify the Chinese government's actions against the Uyghur population, framing them as necessary for national security, while promoting a narrative that unifies opposition against perceived threats.

The CCP argues that the camps are necessary for poverty alleviation, vocational training, and combating extremism, framing their purpose as benevolent rather than punitive.

SOURCE A is likely more reliable as it provides direct evidence of the existence of 're-education' camps through satellite imagery, while SOURCE B may be biased as it presents information from a government perspective that may minimize human rights violations.