According to investigations by German media, the German chemical giant BASF is said to be more deeply involved in the system of oppression of the Uyghurs in Xinjiang than previously assumed. The two media outlets published a report on Friday about the Chinese joint venture Xinjiang Markor Chemical Industry, in which BASF has a stake. Markor employees were allegedly involved in a state campaign to tighten control over the Muslim minority. For example, they had visited Uyghur families and even moved into some of their homes as part of re-education measures. Some Uyghurs were subsequently reported as suspects and arrested.