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Finnish traveller Taina Liekari says police questioned her daily in Xinjiang

Liekari, who is walking around the world, described her experience in the Chinese region as terrible. Hero image suggestion: police presence or a street scene in Xinjiang.

Finnish traveller Taina Liekari says she was questioned by police every day during her stay in Xinjiang, China. Speaking to Iltalehti via remote connection, she said she would not recommend the region as a travel destination.

According to Liekari, the experience left a very negative impression, and she described Xinjiang as terrible. Her account highlights how heavy official surveillance can affect visitors in a region that has long drawn international attention.

At this stage, there are no further details about the circumstances of the questioning or how long it lasted. Her comments are based on her own experience, as she told Iltalehti.

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