| ID | 089667 |
| Title Proper | China enters a period of eruptions |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Restall, Hugo |
| Publication | 2009. |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | The rioting by Uighurs in Xinjiang's capital Urumqi in early July has put the spotlight back on China's handling of its ethnic minority regions. Coming just over a year after a similar outburst in Lhasa, the incident shows that hardline policies designed to suppress dissent have fostered bitter resentment that periodically erupts. However, it would be a mistake to interpret this as a sign that China's control over Tibet and Xinjiang are unraveling. Rather the incidents should be put into a broader context of rising tensions within the broader society. |
| `In' analytical Note | Far Eastern Economic Review Vol. 172, No. 6; Jul-Aug 2009: p46-49 |
| Journal Source | Far Eastern Economic Review Vol. 172, No. 6; Jul-Aug 2009: p46-49 |
| Key Words | China ; Minorities ; Violence ; Xinjiang |