All Reading
This section contains a curated list of useful articles, investigations, books and other reading materials. The list is updated on a weekly basis and suggestions for additions are welcome.
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Charting the Course of Uyghur Unrest
This article argues that the locations and types of violent Uyghur unrest were influenced by a combination of Chinese government policies and the political geography of Xinjiang.
China blames 'criminals' for bus bomb
China yesterday blamed "criminal elements" for the home-made bomb which exploded on a bus in a central shopping district last Friday, which was claimed by exiled Uighur separatists.
Uyghur Leader Turns to Chinese People
Uyghur exile leader Rebiya Kadeer has appealed to the Chinese people to help Uyghurs in Xinjiang push for self-determination as Beijing launched a "strike hard" campaign in the wake of violent attacks in the region.
My Ideals and the Career Path I Have Chosen
This autobiographic essay by Ilham Tohti explains his personal ideas and his desire to devote himself to Xinjiang’s social, economic and cultural development and harmonious ethnic coexistence.