The latest evidence suggests that DNA is being systematically collected throughout the Tibet Autonomous Region (TAR) from kindergarten children, some specifically from boys aged 5 and above, the Human Rights Watch reported on Sept. 5.
The report identified mass DNA collection drives, with no consent required, in 14 distinct localities in all seven prefectures or municipalities in the TAR.
As one of the communist official documents claimed, mass collection is necessary “for the public security organs to detect various illegal cases, and to effectively crack down on illegal and criminal elements,” according to Human Rights Watch.
“The Chinese government is already subjecting Tibetans to pervasive repression,” said Sophie Richardson, China director at Human Rights Watch. “Now the authorities are literally taking blood without consent to strengthen their surveillance capabilities.”…