The Only Option
The Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, a vast frontier territory in northwest China, has found no peace in the past several months. Growing evidence suggests the involvement of religious extremist forces inside and outside the country
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The Fight Against Terror

Local police in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region captured the last of the rioters responsible for a series of terrorist attacks in Lukqun Township in Shanshan County, Turpan Prefecture, on June 26

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A Crashed Attack
An airline hijacking is foiled in Xinjiang
Location, Location, Location
Kashgar is China's portal to Eurasian trade
Happiness on Horseback
Kazaks find a better life as tourism booms in Kanas
Safe and Sound
China is working to enhance the earthquake resistance of rural homes
News  
- Military Official Urges Resolute Fights against Terrorism
- International Community Backs China in Anti-Terrorism
- Melon Farmers Suffer after Terrorist Attack
- Fugitive of Xinjiang Attack Captured
- Official Urges 24-Hour Patrol in Xinjiang
- Rioters Kill 24 in Xinjiang
Background
Xinjiang Basics

Area: 1.66 million square km

Population: 21.81 million

Ethnic Groups: 47 ethnic groups, including Uygur, Han, Kazak, Kirgiz and Hui

Religions: Islam, Buddhism, Christianity and Shamanism

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