The only independent source of information on China's vast labor camp system--the Laogai. The Handbook documents over 1,200 camps, past and present, arranged by province. In this internet version, the provinces are arranged in alphabetical order. Each listing contains the name of the camp, its enterprise name, location, population, and other information, such as products and history, if known.

 

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Also available is an introduction to China's Laogai, which provides an explanation of China's Laogai system.

 

Known Laogai Camps in each of China's Provinces: