Xinjiang Documentation Project Archive
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- Title: Exclusive: Documents show China's secret extradition request for...
- Creator: Bethany Allen-Ebrahimian
- Date: Wednesday, May 20, 2020
- Subject: Extradition Treaty
- Language: English
- Item Type: Document
- Description: Leaked diplomatic cables from China to Turkey regarding an extradition request shows that China’s judicial system has reach beyond its borders in controlling Uyghur bodies. Enver Turdi, the individual being extradited in this case “passed along information about Chinese government abuses to Radio Free Asia and to Uyghur organizations abroad.”
- Description: Leaked diplomatic cables from China to Turkey regarding an extradition request shows that China’s judicial system has reach beyond its borders in controlling Uyghur bodies. Enver Turdi, the individual being extradited in this case “passed along information about Chinese government abuses to Radio Free Asia and to Uyghur organizations abroad.”

- Title: Freedom of Religious Belief in Xinjiang
- Creator: The State Council Information Office of the People's Republic of China
- Date: Wednesday, June 1, 2016
- Subject: “De-extremization” Policies
- Language: English
- Item Type: Document
- Description: This paper begins by giving a historical overview of inter and intrareligious conflict in Xinjiang and the surrounding regions to illustrate a lack of freedom of religion in the region. It claims that the total freedom of religion was achieved only after the People’s Republic of China was founded. The paper then boasts of the success of these “de-extremization” policies and concludes by highlighting the need to shape and localize the development of religions for the religions own benefit.
- Description: This paper begins by giving a historical overview of inter and intrareligious conflict in Xinjiang and the surrounding regions to illustrate a lack of freedom of religion in the region. It claims that the total freedom of religion was achieved only after the People’s Republic of China was founded. The paper then boasts of the success of these “de-extremization” policies and concludes by highlighting the need to shape and localize the development of religions for the religions own benefit.

- Title: Freedom of Religious Belief in Xinjiang - An...
- Creator: Xinjiang Documentation Project
- Subject: “De-extremization” Policies
- Language: English
- Item Type: Document
- Description: This paper begins by giving a historical overview of inter and intrareligious conflict in Xinjiang and the surrounding regions to illustrate a lack of freedom of religion in the region. It claims that the total freedom of religion was achieved only after the People’s Republic of China was founded. The paper then boasts of the success of these “de-extremization” policies and concludes by highlighting the need to shape and localize the development of religions for the religions own benefit.
- Description: This paper begins by giving a historical overview of inter and intrareligious conflict in Xinjiang and the surrounding regions to illustrate a lack of freedom of religion in the region. It claims that the total freedom of religion was achieved only after the People’s Republic of China was founded. The paper then boasts of the success of these “de-extremization” policies and concludes by highlighting the need to shape and localize the development of religions for the religions own benefit.

- Title: Historical Matters Concerning Xinjiang
- Creator: The State Council Information Office of the People's Republic of China
- Date: Monday, July 1, 2019
- Subject: State Historical Perspective on Xinjiang
- Language: English
- Item Type: Document
- Description: The paper begins by emphasizing the inseparability Xinjiang from Chinese territory. It highlights the multiethnic nature of Xinjiang and emphasizes that “Islam is neither an indigenous nor the sole belief system of the Uyghur people. It has taken root in the Chinese culture and developed soundly in China.” It further elaborates on the historical linkage between different Chinese Dynasties and Western regions, and emphasizes a lack of willing acceptance of Islam in the region. The paper concludes by emphasizing the resolute action taken against terrorism and violence to maintain social harmony and promote development in the region under the leadership of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China with Xi Jinping as the core. It rejects all criticism of the Chinese government’s efforts in this regard.
- Description: The paper begins by emphasizing the inseparability Xinjiang from Chinese territory. It highlights the multiethnic nature of Xinjiang and emphasizes that “Islam is neither an indigenous nor the sole belief system of the Uyghur people. It has taken root in the Chinese culture and developed soundly in China.” It further elaborates on the historical linkage between different Chinese Dynasties and Western regions, and emphasizes a lack of willing acceptance of Islam in the region. The paper concludes by emphasizing the resolute action taken against terrorism and violence to maintain social harmony and promote development in the region under the leadership of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China with Xi Jinping as the core. It rejects all criticism of the Chinese government’s efforts in this regard.

- Title: Historical Matters Concerning Xinjiang - An Overview
- Creator: Xinjiang Documentation Project
- Subject: State Historical Perspective on Xinjiang
- Language: English
- Item Type: Document
- Description: The paper begins by emphasizing the inseparability Xinjiang from Chinese territory. It highlights the multiethnic nature of Xinjiang and emphasizes that “Islam is neither an indigenous nor the sole belief system of the Uyghur people. It has taken root in the Chinese culture and developed soundly in China.” It further elaborates on the historical linkage between different Chinese Dynasties and Western regions, and emphasizes a lack of willing acceptance of Islam in the region. The paper concludes by emphasizing the resolute action taken against terrorism and violence to maintain social harmony and promote development in the region under the leadership of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China with Xi Jinping as the core. It rejects all criticism of the Chinese government’s efforts in this regard.
- Description: The paper begins by emphasizing the inseparability Xinjiang from Chinese territory. It highlights the multiethnic nature of Xinjiang and emphasizes that “Islam is neither an indigenous nor the sole belief system of the Uyghur people. It has taken root in the Chinese culture and developed soundly in China.” It further elaborates on the historical linkage between different Chinese Dynasties and Western regions, and emphasizes a lack of willing acceptance of Islam in the region. The paper concludes by emphasizing the resolute action taken against terrorism and violence to maintain social harmony and promote development in the region under the leadership of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China with Xi Jinping as the core. It rejects all criticism of the Chinese government’s efforts in this regard.

- Title: Historical Witness to Ethnic Equality, Unity and Development...
- Creator: The State Council Information Office of the People's Republic of China
- Date: Tuesday, September 1, 2015
- Subject: State Historical Perspective on Xinjiang
- Language: English
- Item Type: Document
- Description: This paper focuses on ethnic unity in Xinjiang and highlights the need to promote regional autonomy in regions with ethnic minorities and gives an overview of historical developments in the region. The overview begins from the Opium Wars (1840-1842) and goes over major events such as the enforcement of Measures for Exercising Ethnic Regional Autonomy, which initiated the process of establishment of an autonomous region in Xinjiang.
- Description: This paper focuses on ethnic unity in Xinjiang and highlights the need to promote regional autonomy in regions with ethnic minorities and gives an overview of historical developments in the region. The overview begins from the Opium Wars (1840-1842) and goes over major events such as the enforcement of Measures for Exercising Ethnic Regional Autonomy, which initiated the process of establishment of an autonomous region in Xinjiang.

- Title: Historical Witness to Ethnic Equality, Unity and Development...
- Creator: Xinjiang Documentation Project
- Subject: State Historical Perspective on Xinjiang
- Language: English
- Item Type: Document
- Description: This paper focuses on ethnic unity in Xinjiang and highlights the need to promote regional autonomy in regions with ethnic minorities and gives an overview of historical developments in the region. The overview begins from the Opium Wars (1840-1842) and goes over major events such as the enforcement of Measures for Exercising Ethnic Regional Autonomy, which initiated the process of establishment of an autonomous region in Xinjiang.
- Description: This paper focuses on ethnic unity in Xinjiang and highlights the need to promote regional autonomy in regions with ethnic minorities and gives an overview of historical developments in the region. The overview begins from the Opium Wars (1840-1842) and goes over major events such as the enforcement of Measures for Exercising Ethnic Regional Autonomy, which initiated the process of establishment of an autonomous region in Xinjiang.

- Title: History and Development of Xinjiang
- Creator: The State Council Information Office of the People's Republic of China
- Date: Thursday, May 1, 2003
- Subject: State Historical Perspective on Xinjiang
- Language: English
- Item Type: Document
- Description: The paper begins by giving a historical overview of religiopolitical development in Xinjiang over the ages. It highlights the coexistence of different religions over time and through examples establishes the historical connections between the governments of the central plain and western regions. The paper concludes by giving an overview of Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps (XPCC) its role in the development of Xinjiang in addition to the support provided by the Central government for the region’s development.
- Description: The paper begins by giving a historical overview of religiopolitical development in Xinjiang over the ages. It highlights the coexistence of different religions over time and through examples establishes the historical connections between the governments of the central plain and western regions. The paper concludes by giving an overview of Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps (XPCC) its role in the development of Xinjiang in addition to the support provided by the Central government for the region’s development.

- Title: History and Development of Xinjiang - An Overview
- Creator: Xinjiang Documentation Project
- Subject: State Historical Perspective on Xinjiang
- Language: English
- Item Type: Document
- Description: The paper begins by giving a historical overview of religiopolitical development in Xinjiang over the ages. It highlights the coexistence of different religions over time and through examples establishes the historical connections between the governments of the central plain and western regions. The paper concludes by giving an overview of Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps (XPCC) its role in the development of Xinjiang in addition to the support provided by the Central government for the region’s development.
- Description: The paper begins by giving a historical overview of religiopolitical development in Xinjiang over the ages. It highlights the coexistence of different religions over time and through examples establishes the historical connections between the governments of the central plain and western regions. The paper concludes by giving an overview of Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps (XPCC) its role in the development of Xinjiang in addition to the support provided by the Central government for the region’s development.

- Title: Hundred Examples (Volume 1) 29. Better Foundation, Management,...
- Creator: Fanghuiju Activities Leadership Small Group Office Editors
- Subject: Cadre Training Materials
- Language: Chinese
- Item Type: Document
- Description: Chapter 29 of Volume 1 of the “Hundred Examples” [百例], which are a complementary collection of 200 chapters attributed to a diverse group of organizations, divided into two volumes. The “Hundred Examples” showcases “innovative practices and successful cases” (创新做法、成功案例) for other cadres to emulate as they carry out the fanghuiju campaign.
- Description: Chapter 29 of Volume 1 of the “Hundred Examples” [百例], which are a complementary collection of 200 chapters attributed to a diverse group of organizations, divided into two volumes. The “Hundred Examples” showcases “innovative practices and successful cases” (创新做法、成功案例) for other cadres to emulate as they carry out the fanghuiju campaign.

- Title: Hundred Examples (Volume 1) 70. To Strengthen Teaching...
- Creator: Fanghuiju Activities Leadership Small Group Office Editors
- Subject: Cadre Training Materials
- Language: Chinese
- Item Type: Document
- Description: Chapter 70 of Volume 1 of the “Hundred Examples” [百例], which are a complementary collection of 200 chapters attributed to a diverse group of organizations, divided into two volumes. The “Hundred Examples” showcases “innovative practices and successful cases” (创新做法、成功案例) for other cadres to emulate as they carry out the fanghuiju campaign.
- Description: Chapter 70 of Volume 1 of the “Hundred Examples” [百例], which are a complementary collection of 200 chapters attributed to a diverse group of organizations, divided into two volumes. The “Hundred Examples” showcases “innovative practices and successful cases” (创新做法、成功案例) for other cadres to emulate as they carry out the fanghuiju campaign.

- Title: Hundred Examples (Volume 2) 105. Take real action...
- Creator: Fanghuiju Activities Leadership Small Group Office Editors
- Subject: Cadre Training Materials
- Language: Chinese
- Item Type: Document
- Description: Chapter 105 of Volume 2 of the “Hundred Examples” [百例], which are a complementary collection of 200 chapters attributed to a diverse group of organizations, divided into two volumes. The “Hundred Examples” showcases “innovative practices and successful cases” (创新做法、成功案例) for other cadres to emulate as they carry out the fanghuiju campaign.
- Description: Chapter 105 of Volume 2 of the “Hundred Examples” [百例], which are a complementary collection of 200 chapters attributed to a diverse group of organizations, divided into two volumes. The “Hundred Examples” showcases “innovative practices and successful cases” (创新做法、成功案例) for other cadres to emulate as they carry out the fanghuiju campaign.
