Rise of China and Ethnic Minority in Xinjiang

A Case of Development and Security

Authors

  • Chittaranjan Senapati Giri Institute of Development Studies

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.54945/jjia.v1i2.104

Keywords:

Xinjiang, Chinese Constitution, Ethnic minority, Uighurs, Central Asia, Education, Employment, Demographic

Abstract

With the rise of China and its increasing exposure to the international media, voices were raised regarding the development and social changes that have been happening in the various provinces of China. The developments in Xinjiang also came under scrutiny and it has been used by the international media to criticise China with regard to the human rights issues and religious freedom in Xinjiang. The Uighurs Muslims being the ethnic minority in China, this article looks into the concept of minority in China, the constitutional provisions, as well as outlines the development that have happened in the province. Taking an objective view of the developments in Xinjiang in terms of education, health, employment and other parameters, the article provides an empirical glimpse into the province.

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Author Biography

Chittaranjan Senapati, Giri Institute of Development Studies

The author is Associate Professor at Giri Institute of Development Studies, Lucknow

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Published

2017-06-01

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Senapati, C. (2017). Rise of China and Ethnic Minority in Xinjiang: A Case of Development and Security. Jindal Journal of International Affairs, 5(1), 103–129. https://doi.org/10.54945/jjia.v1i2.104

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Vol. 5 No. 1 (2017)

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