Title Xinjiang and the Chinese state : violence in the reform era / Debasish Chaudhuri

Edition First edition Published London : Taylor and Francis, 2017

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Description 1 online resource : illustrations Contents Preface -- Acknowledgements -- Abbreviations -- Introduction -- 1. Historical background -- 2. Theoretical aspects -- 3. National question and nationality work -- 4. Uyghur nationalist resurgence and the Han-dominated nation state -- 5. State ethnic policies -- 6. Regional economy -- 7. Ethnic resurgence and state response -- 8. International dimension -- Conclusion: conflicts and dreams -- Glossary -- References -- Index Summary "This book focuses on the nature of ethno-national conflicts and impacts of ideological orientation of the Communist Party of China (CPC) towards the national question in the context of Han nationalism and political, economic and security policies towards Xinjiang. Violence in Xinjiang since the mid-1990s is projected as one of the major national security challenges for China along with issues pertaining to Tibet and Taiwan. The author argues that the post-Mao reformist model may have been a beneficial economic and political innovation, but failed in dealing with regional conflicts and unrests arising out of the demands for independence, freedom, greater autonomy, and assertion of democratic and civic rights. The book discusses Chinese nationalism and the construction of Uyghur national identity, consequences of economic modernization in the region, ethnic conflicts and coercive measures, the security and social stability situation in Xinjiang, intensification of violence in Xinjiang under the new leadership, vision of the 'Chinese dream', key policies and programmes, post-riots fallouts, and social contradictions manifest in discourses surrounding development, separatist violence, religious fundamentalism and international terrorism. With its in-depth, accessible and comprehensive analyses, this book will be a valuable addition to scholars and researchers of Chinese studies, politics and international relations, security and strategic studies, sociology, social anthropology and ethnic studies."--Provided by publisher Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index Subject Violence -- China -- Xinjiang Uygur Zizhiqu HISTORY -- Asia -- China. POLITICAL SCIENCE -- General. HISTORY -- Asia -- China. Politics and government Violence SUBJECT Xinjiang Uygur Zizhiqu (China) -- Politics and government -- 20th century Xinjiang Uygur Zizhiqu (China) -- Politics and government -- 21st century Subject China -- Xinjiang Uygur Zizhiqu Form Electronic book ISBN 9780203732168 0203732162

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