Hot take you can talk about both. I've heard (don't ask me for a source, I forgot where it was from) China softened its policies on Uyghurs somewhat after the flurry of western media attention.

I agree with you that it's impossible for the west to take the moral high ground but that doesn't mean topics should become taboo, no country is perfect. Obviously we should be critical of the intentions behind pushing this narrative and condemn its use as an excuse for our hawkish stance towards China. But that doesnt mean anybody that may be critical of whats happening in Xinjiang should have to self censor