Images of the Laogai
The Prisons and Prisoners of China’s Laogai System
Xinjiang No. 1 Prison
Also known as: Xinjiang No. 3 Machine Tool Works
Urumqi City, Xinjiang
Autonomous Region
Build stage equipment in
Xinjiang People’s Hall. 35% of prisoners are national minorities,
78% of whom are prisoners sentenced to lengthy terms.
Produces model BE6063 shaping lathes.
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Burati
(Uighur) Took part in Islamic rebellion. Spent 22 years in Kashi Laogai camp without trial. Imprisoned in Kashi, Pailau and Kuqa Labor Camps. In 1971, he was taken to an execution ground along with 11 other prisoners. All other prisoners were executed, but he was taken back to the labor camp. |