China's War on Terror: September 11 and Uyghur Separatism

Foreign Affairs
Written By Lina K

By Chien-peng Chung

Published in Foreign Affairs, vol. 81, no. 4, 2002

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Abstract

In the wake of September 11, China has launched its own "war on terror" against Uighur separatists in Xinjiang. But Beijing is employing the wrong strategy; the way to improve the situation is by addressing the Uighurs' legitimate grievances.

Lina K
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