China to Punish 'Two-Faced' Uyghur Officials in New Reward Scheme

December 26, 2017

Radio Free Asia Shohret Hoshur, Joshua Lipes

[A]uthorities had earmarked 100 million yuan (U.S. $15.2 million) to reward residents of Hotan (in Chinese, Hetian) prefecture who report “acts of terrorism” in the predominantly ethnic Uyghur-inhabited area. . . .But he also referred to two articles in the notice that specifically mention rewards for informants who report officials and public figures who “assist criminals” or commit “criminal offenses,” suggesting that the campaign also seeks to root out those in positions of authority who try to undermine Chinese rule in the region.