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Xinjiang province

April 29, 2017
Why is China Banning Baby Names and Beards in Xinjiang?
By Peter Irwin
Crucial to understanding China’s recent moves in the region is a piece of legislation that quietly took effect on April 1.

December 16, 2015
The Complex Impact of Urbanization in Xinjiang
By Wade Shepard
There’s a logic to China’s urbanization scheme, but its social and cultural impacts are complex.

October 03, 2015
China's 'Protracted War' in Xinjiang
By Shannon Tiezzi
One of China's top leaders preaches stability and ethnic unity in Xinjiang, even as news of more violence emerges.

October 22, 2014
Al-Qaeda Declares War on China, Too
By Zachary Keck
Al-Qaeda has joined the Islamic State in calling for jihad against China for its Uyghur policies.

August 04, 2014
China Is Losing War on Terror
By Zachary Keck
All evidence suggests that China is losing its new war on Uyghur terrorism.

May 09, 2014
Why China's Terrorists are Targeting Train Stations
By Zachary Keck
The decision by Uighur separatists to target Chinese rail stations is both symbolic and strategic

April 30, 2014
Explosion Rocks Train Station in Xinjiang's Capital
By Shannon Tiezzi
An explosion at Xinjiang's biggest train station Wednesday night killed three and injured 79.

March 08, 2014
Xinjiang Party Secretary Talks Terrorism After Kunming Attack
By Shannon Tiezzi
Plus a round-up of other NPC speeches and remarks. Friday China links.

March 04, 2014
Is the Kunming Knife Attack China’s 9-11?
By Shannon Tiezzi
The deadly attack in Kunming may forever change the way China thinks about and deals with terrorism.

December 17, 2013
China, Uyghur Activists Dispute Nature of Latest Xinjiang Violence
By Shannon Tiezzi
As more violence erupts in Xinjiang, Beijing and Uyghur activists fight to control the narrative.

July 24, 2013
China’s “New Kind of Terrorism” is Winning Hearts and Minds
Many Chinese are sympathizing with last weekend’s Beijing airport bomber. It’s not the first time.
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