| ID | 113778 |
| Title Proper | New corporate Uyghur entrepreneurs in Urumqi, China |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Harlan, Tyler ; Webber, Michael |
| Publication | 2012. |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | Although China's Uyghurs have progressively engaged in informal trade following economic reforms, in recent years a small group of corporate Uyghur entrepreneurs have positioned themselves in more formal industries where they hold a cultural advantage. However, we argue that the clustering of firms and a lack of experience and capital limits entrepreneurs' ability to compete with established Han businesses. This restricts Uyghur economic participation more generally, contributing to labour-market inequalities and ethnic tension in cities like Urumqi. The authors conclude that government support for Uyghur entrepreneurs is a crucial step to strengthen economic development and reduce ethnic tension in the region. |
| `In' analytical Note | Central Asian Survey Vol. 31, No.2; Jun 2012: p.175-191 |
| Journal Source | Central Asian Survey Vol. 31, No.2; Jun 2012: p.175-191 |
| Key Words | Xinjiang ; Uyghur ; Entrepreneurship ; Economic Development |