China’s Official Narratives on Xinjiang: Interethnic mingling, economic prosperity and religious terrorism
Beatrice Gallelli
Abstract:The northwest province of Xinjiang in the People's Republic of China has drawn international attention recently because of state-perpetrated violence towards its non-Han population. This paper examines how Chinese authorities construct their narratives about the Xinjiang issue and justify their actions in the region. The analysis will focus on official white papers published by the State's Council Information Office. Through the investigation of these documents, three main narratives on Xinjiang will be presen… Show more
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