New Book: “Exile: The Journey of the Uyghur Diaspora” by Hsiao-Hung Pai

LONDON — A vital new exploration of one of the most pressing human rights crises of the 21st century has arrived with the publication of Exile: The Journey of the Uyghur Diaspora (Ethics Press, Feb 2026).

The Human Cost of Displacement

While global headlines often focus on the geopolitics of the Xinjiang region, author Hsiao-Hung Pai shifts the lens toward the lived reality of those who have fled. The book provides an anthropological study of Uyghur communities in Kazakhstan, Türkiye, and Europe, documenting their struggle to maintain a sense of belonging while facing “transnational repression” from afar.

Key Aspects Included:

• The Struggle for Identity: How the diaspora preserves religion and language in secular or foreign societies.
• Surveillance Beyond Borders: The psychological impact of being watched by state actors even after escaping.
• Family Separation: Firsthand accounts of the “silent trauma” experienced by those unable to contact loved ones back home.

About the Author

Hsiao-Hung Pai is an acclaimed investigative journalist and author known for her work on migration and marginalized labor. Her previous book, Chinese Whispers, was shortlisted for the Orwell Prize, and she is widely recognized for her ability to gain deep access to communities that are often overlooked by mainstream media. Her expertise in ethnic conflict and the “Bordered Lives” of refugees makes this work a definitive resource for scholars and activists alike.