Historical-Sociological Background of the Relationship between China and Xinjiang Region

Authors

  • Lian Deng University of Alcala, Spain
  • Sonia Valle de Frutos University King Juan Carlos

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.24203/ajhss.v7i3.5846

Keywords:

Uyghur, Xinjiang, Minority Policy and Nationalism

Abstract

China’s minority issue always is a hot topic among scholars from west and east, and Chinese rule in Xinjiang Region is one of the hottest. As Uyghur secessionist’s numerous violent clashes are defined as desperate resistance in the west and terrorist attack in China, the discrepancy is too obvious to ignore. This discrepancy not just influences the public opinion but also the international diplomatic policy and academic investigation. This paper, as a preparation for the further investigation on the China’s Xinjiang policy, examined the background of the China-Xinjiang relationship from multidimensional perspective. By reviewing historical records and comparing them with Chinese official claims and Uyghur secessionist’s claim, this article located Xinjiang region's position inside both Chinese nationalism and Uyghur independence movement. Also Chinese official minority policies are examined as they are considered as key factor for Uyghur independence movement.

Author Biographies

Lian Deng, University of Alcala, Spain

Ph.D. Candidate, Department of Philology, Communication and Documentation, University of Alcala, Madrid Spain

Sonia Valle de Frutos, University King Juan Carlos

Vice Dean of Faculty of Communication Sciences of University King Juan Carlos, Madrid Spain

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Deng, L., & Valle de Frutos, S. (2019). Historical-Sociological Background of the Relationship between China and Xinjiang Region. Asian Journal of Humanities and Social Studies, 7(3). https://doi.org/10.24203/ajhss.v7i3.5846

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