1/ If you travel to Uyghur communities unable to read and speak Uyghur and/or Chinese, you are essentially blind and deaf to the state's everyday violence. Let's begin in Kashgar with the "illegal religious activities" posted outside every religious site (take note of #20)

2/ unplanned trip to Kashgar #1 Hospital "Namaz [prayer] is forbidden here" [an empty hallway outside the waiting room] @MrsAGrose fainting made this photo possible

3/ Urumchi: "Abnormal Appearance Ban"

4/ Pichan County: "Civilized Household" plaques ID which families are compliant with laws (to be fair, this system exists throughout China, but delinquency as a Uyghur could put you in detention). Categories include: Morality, Lawfulness, Family Planning, Education, and Unity

5/ Turpan: "Minors are forbidden from entering the mosque"

6/ Urumchi: "Ethnic Unity" anthem played at just about every "convenience police station" and shop in Uyghur districts

7/ Urumchi "Normal Business Hours" Why does this matter? It's a restaurant during Ramadan

8/ Pichan: (translating from the Uyghur because it uses the imperative tense) Let's strengthen Ethnic Unity; Build a Happy Home; and Benefit People of all Minzu

9/ Wanna watch primetime TV in Kashgar? Here's a political course for the masses. At least it was in Uyghur...

10/ Still following?

11/ Xinjiang University (Twitter won't let me post the video) The scrolling message is a lesson in the Four Identifications (四个认同) Fatherland, Zhonghua Minzu (Chinese Nation), Chinese Culture, and Socialism with Chinese Characteristics

12/ Xinjiang University: "We will attack terrorism with an iron fist, resolutely uphold unity, and consciously protect our home"

13/ XJ University Elevator. Notice entitled: "A general explanation about how to severely attack violence and terrorism within the 'law'"

14/ Khotan (courtesy of @asianmktsphilly) "Suspended Business" (by order of Khotan police). Individual did not find one Uyghur bookstore open in 2018 Hotan)

15/ Khotan (courtesy of @asianmktsphilly): Xinhua Bookstore. "We are closed for studying" Studying is a euphemism for political classes, or more commonly among Uyghurs, "internment"

16/ Kashgar (courtesy of @shahitbiz) "Love the Party, Love the Country"

17/ Kashgar (courtesy of @shahitbiz) Waiting for your bags? How about some Xi Jinping thought