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ON the morning of June 21， 2014， a group of assailants rammed their truck into the public security bureau building in Yecheng County， southwestern Xinjiang， and detonated explosives. It was one of the latest violent incidents perpetrated by religious extremist groups in Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region – the site of rampant acts of violence by national separatists against innocent civilians.
China has become a major victim of terrorism. Since 2013， frequent violent incidents have taken place in and outside Xinjiang. This is not an ethnic or religious issue， but one that has escalated into brutal terrorist attacks that endanger life and property. A counteroffensive is the only course of action for the Chinese government and people.
Three Evil Forces
Since 2013， the three evil forces of separatism， extremism and terrorism have menaced Xinjiang’s peaceloving society. Having spread beyond the region to wider areas of China， these forces are intent on creating social turmoil and terror with the ultimate aim of separating Xinjiang from the rest of the country. More than 100 innocent civilians died or were injured in the spate of terrorist attacks that took place in Bachu County on April 23， 2013， in Shanshan County on June 26， 2013 and in Kashgar on August 20， 2013. On October 28， 2013， terrorists rammed a jeep into the guardrail of Jinshui Bridge across the Forbidden City moat， causing more than 40 casualties among innocent bystanders. The attackers targeted the heart of China’s capital to exert pressure on the central government. Beijing police responded swiftly to the attack and arrested all those involved. They so deterred terrorists from making China’s political center the objective of any future strike. That the international community and the Chinese nation unequivocally condemn these terrorist assaults has in no way inhibited Xinjiang religious extremists in their intent to foment unrest. November 16， 2013 saw an at- tack on a local police station in Bachu County， and on December 15， terrorists assaulted police officers in Shufu County. Another attack occurred on December 30 on the Shache County public security bureau. And on March 1， 2014， a group of knife-wielding terrorists from Xinjiang ran amok among a crowd in Kunming railway station， Yunnan Province， randomly stabbing all in their path， leaving 29 people dead and 143 wounded. The world thus witnessed the brutal and bloody terrorism that threatens China’s security. Evidence later showed that the rampage at Kunming train station was carried out by Xinjiang separatist forces. Four assailants were fatally shot on the spot and one was injured. The three that escaped were seized on March 3. On April 30， 2014， a blast occurred at a railway station in Urumqi， causing three deaths. A terrorist attack on May 22， 2014 on an open air market in Urumqi left 31 people dead and 90 injured.
Government entities， particularly police stations， had until recently been the main assault targets in Xinjiang. But terrorists are now shifting their sights to public places， with the aim of achieving political ends through bloody violence. This is one stark fact of modern terrorism. No country can completely prevent or control random attacks that target the common people. But such acts of violence are terrorist crimes in any country， society or era； there is no cause or pretext under which they can be condoned. Terrorist forces in Xinjiang have integrated into world terrorism. This is apparent in the tactics and horrific results of defiance expressed in the destruction of innocent people’s lives. Fighting against terrorism is not the concern solely of the Chinese government； the responsibility incurred in understanding and supporting China’s anti-terror campaigns extends to the entire international community.
Reasons
Rampant terror attacks in recent years are rooted in the collusion of three long-existent evil forces within and outside China. International separatism， terrorism，and extremism， as represented by the East Turkistan Islamic Movement and the World Uygur Congress， have infiltrated Uygur-inhabited areas of Xinjiang through all possible methods. Illegal tracts and videos that propagate Islamic extremism brainwash Uygur youth and incite them to participate in acts of terrorism.
Since 2009， terrorism in Xinjiang has escalated. Violence in the name of “Hijrah Jihad” has become the most serious threat to Xinjiang’s stability. Records show that there were 190 terrorist attacks in Xinjiang in 2012， significantly more than in 2011. Xinjiang Public Security Department statistics show that there have been crackdowns on more than 100 violent activities annually. There are also more frequent terrorist activities by smaller groups whose members were born in the 1980s and 1990s， and whose educational level is low.
Instigated by Islamic fundamentalism， the three evil forces have conspired to undermine China by splitting Xinjiang and exploiting the complex ethnic mix that constitutes society in the region and incite Uygur hostility against the Han ethnic group. This is the root cause of the widening threat of terrorism that China faces. Fighting terrorism entails intensifying crackdowns on individuals and organizations that foment and perpetrate violent activities. It also calls for long term deepening of Xinjiang’s development and ethnic integration. During a panel discussion in March 2014 of the National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference （CPPCC）， Chinese President Xi Jinping stated： “People of all ethnic groups in the country should cherish ethnic unity.” He went on to call for resolute opposition to words or actions that damage the country’s ethnic unity. The tradition whereby all ethnic groups in the country “breathe the same air and share the same fate” should be handed down from generation to generation. President Xi pledged construction of a“wall of bronze and iron” to safeguard ethnic unity， social stability and national unity. His remarks imply the Chinese government’s fundamental strategy to maintain stability in Xinjiang.
Since 2009， the central government has increased investment in improving Xinjiang’s economic development. However， poverty is not the primary reason for ethnic tensions， and implementing favorable policies for ethnic groups is not enough. The key to facilitating ethnic integration lies in promoting bilingual education in Uygur-inhabited areas， guiding the younger generation towards opportunities amid the country’s economic and social development， and encouraging them to strive for greater accomplishments in their work. Xinjiang can realize integrative regional economic development and ethnic relations only by being part of the country’s advances towards civilization， openness and social progress. During his four-day inspection tour of Xinjiang at the end of last April， President Xi Jinping stated， “People in Xinjiang of all ethnic groups are our brothers and sis- ters. Religious extremists and terrorists are our common enemies.” Xi also urged concerted proactive prevention of terrorism， and a people’s war against this evil. President Xi remarked during his tour， “The stability of Xinjiang is vital to the whole country and party， not just to this one region. We must comprehend the importance of this issue from a strategic comprehensive perspective. The emphasis of our actions should be on politics and long-term strategy.” Xi concluded by calling for greater improvements generally in Xinjiang， and a common effort towards maintaining long-term peace and stability in the region.
International Cooperation and Support Are Needed to Fight Terrorism In face of terrorism， the Chinese government will constantly propel capability and institutional building in pursuit of effective measures to fight this evil. The first task is to solve the problems of economic development and ethnic and religious tensions in Xinjiang through economic， social and cultural measures. The government will also strengthen international cooperation in efforts to generate the capability to cross the border and strike at Xinjiang terrorist forces. Anti-terror cooperation within the Shanghai Cooperation Organization （SCO） framework should also be promoted. Economic development in Xinjiang and Central Asia， moreover， should be accelerated， and border region stability maintained. These measures will advance development of China’s anti-terrorism capability. During the 13th SCO Summit， President Xi Jinping proposed carrying forward the Silk Road spirit and constructing the Silk Road economic belt， so building a community of interests through strengthened economic development among countries in the region. Sharing benefits and regional cooperation can mobilize the anti-terrorism initiative among bordering countries to deal more effectively with terrorist attacks that threaten regional security. Strengthened international cooperation and support is crucial to combating terrorism within Chinese territory.
The recent terrorist incidents in Xinjiang prompted Tong Liya， an eminent artist from Xinjiang， to declare，“Do not be hostile to Xinjiang because of terrorist forces.” The Chinese people as a whole should denounce violent acts and strike out against terrorists who set out to challenge China’s national security and the happy and peaceful life of its people. However， neither ethnic nor religious issues are the driving force behind terrorism in Xinjiang. These terrorists do not represent any ethnic group or religion. Their mission is to challenge fundamental human civilization， national and social stability， and human happiness. The fight against terrorism is a long-term progression that demands willpower and capability. It is， in effect， a life-or-death struggle.
China must arise and stamp out the looming threat of terrorism.
China has become a major victim of terrorism. Since 2013， frequent violent incidents have taken place in and outside Xinjiang. This is not an ethnic or religious issue， but one that has escalated into brutal terrorist attacks that endanger life and property. A counteroffensive is the only course of action for the Chinese government and people.
Three Evil Forces
Since 2013， the three evil forces of separatism， extremism and terrorism have menaced Xinjiang’s peaceloving society. Having spread beyond the region to wider areas of China， these forces are intent on creating social turmoil and terror with the ultimate aim of separating Xinjiang from the rest of the country. More than 100 innocent civilians died or were injured in the spate of terrorist attacks that took place in Bachu County on April 23， 2013， in Shanshan County on June 26， 2013 and in Kashgar on August 20， 2013. On October 28， 2013， terrorists rammed a jeep into the guardrail of Jinshui Bridge across the Forbidden City moat， causing more than 40 casualties among innocent bystanders. The attackers targeted the heart of China’s capital to exert pressure on the central government. Beijing police responded swiftly to the attack and arrested all those involved. They so deterred terrorists from making China’s political center the objective of any future strike. That the international community and the Chinese nation unequivocally condemn these terrorist assaults has in no way inhibited Xinjiang religious extremists in their intent to foment unrest. November 16， 2013 saw an at- tack on a local police station in Bachu County， and on December 15， terrorists assaulted police officers in Shufu County. Another attack occurred on December 30 on the Shache County public security bureau. And on March 1， 2014， a group of knife-wielding terrorists from Xinjiang ran amok among a crowd in Kunming railway station， Yunnan Province， randomly stabbing all in their path， leaving 29 people dead and 143 wounded. The world thus witnessed the brutal and bloody terrorism that threatens China’s security. Evidence later showed that the rampage at Kunming train station was carried out by Xinjiang separatist forces. Four assailants were fatally shot on the spot and one was injured. The three that escaped were seized on March 3. On April 30， 2014， a blast occurred at a railway station in Urumqi， causing three deaths. A terrorist attack on May 22， 2014 on an open air market in Urumqi left 31 people dead and 90 injured.
Government entities， particularly police stations， had until recently been the main assault targets in Xinjiang. But terrorists are now shifting their sights to public places， with the aim of achieving political ends through bloody violence. This is one stark fact of modern terrorism. No country can completely prevent or control random attacks that target the common people. But such acts of violence are terrorist crimes in any country， society or era； there is no cause or pretext under which they can be condoned. Terrorist forces in Xinjiang have integrated into world terrorism. This is apparent in the tactics and horrific results of defiance expressed in the destruction of innocent people’s lives. Fighting against terrorism is not the concern solely of the Chinese government； the responsibility incurred in understanding and supporting China’s anti-terror campaigns extends to the entire international community.
Reasons
Rampant terror attacks in recent years are rooted in the collusion of three long-existent evil forces within and outside China. International separatism， terrorism，and extremism， as represented by the East Turkistan Islamic Movement and the World Uygur Congress， have infiltrated Uygur-inhabited areas of Xinjiang through all possible methods. Illegal tracts and videos that propagate Islamic extremism brainwash Uygur youth and incite them to participate in acts of terrorism.
Since 2009， terrorism in Xinjiang has escalated. Violence in the name of “Hijrah Jihad” has become the most serious threat to Xinjiang’s stability. Records show that there were 190 terrorist attacks in Xinjiang in 2012， significantly more than in 2011. Xinjiang Public Security Department statistics show that there have been crackdowns on more than 100 violent activities annually. There are also more frequent terrorist activities by smaller groups whose members were born in the 1980s and 1990s， and whose educational level is low.
Instigated by Islamic fundamentalism， the three evil forces have conspired to undermine China by splitting Xinjiang and exploiting the complex ethnic mix that constitutes society in the region and incite Uygur hostility against the Han ethnic group. This is the root cause of the widening threat of terrorism that China faces. Fighting terrorism entails intensifying crackdowns on individuals and organizations that foment and perpetrate violent activities. It also calls for long term deepening of Xinjiang’s development and ethnic integration. During a panel discussion in March 2014 of the National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference （CPPCC）， Chinese President Xi Jinping stated： “People of all ethnic groups in the country should cherish ethnic unity.” He went on to call for resolute opposition to words or actions that damage the country’s ethnic unity. The tradition whereby all ethnic groups in the country “breathe the same air and share the same fate” should be handed down from generation to generation. President Xi pledged construction of a“wall of bronze and iron” to safeguard ethnic unity， social stability and national unity. His remarks imply the Chinese government’s fundamental strategy to maintain stability in Xinjiang.
Since 2009， the central government has increased investment in improving Xinjiang’s economic development. However， poverty is not the primary reason for ethnic tensions， and implementing favorable policies for ethnic groups is not enough. The key to facilitating ethnic integration lies in promoting bilingual education in Uygur-inhabited areas， guiding the younger generation towards opportunities amid the country’s economic and social development， and encouraging them to strive for greater accomplishments in their work. Xinjiang can realize integrative regional economic development and ethnic relations only by being part of the country’s advances towards civilization， openness and social progress. During his four-day inspection tour of Xinjiang at the end of last April， President Xi Jinping stated， “People in Xinjiang of all ethnic groups are our brothers and sis- ters. Religious extremists and terrorists are our common enemies.” Xi also urged concerted proactive prevention of terrorism， and a people’s war against this evil. President Xi remarked during his tour， “The stability of Xinjiang is vital to the whole country and party， not just to this one region. We must comprehend the importance of this issue from a strategic comprehensive perspective. The emphasis of our actions should be on politics and long-term strategy.” Xi concluded by calling for greater improvements generally in Xinjiang， and a common effort towards maintaining long-term peace and stability in the region.
International Cooperation and Support Are Needed to Fight Terrorism In face of terrorism， the Chinese government will constantly propel capability and institutional building in pursuit of effective measures to fight this evil. The first task is to solve the problems of economic development and ethnic and religious tensions in Xinjiang through economic， social and cultural measures. The government will also strengthen international cooperation in efforts to generate the capability to cross the border and strike at Xinjiang terrorist forces. Anti-terror cooperation within the Shanghai Cooperation Organization （SCO） framework should also be promoted. Economic development in Xinjiang and Central Asia， moreover， should be accelerated， and border region stability maintained. These measures will advance development of China’s anti-terrorism capability. During the 13th SCO Summit， President Xi Jinping proposed carrying forward the Silk Road spirit and constructing the Silk Road economic belt， so building a community of interests through strengthened economic development among countries in the region. Sharing benefits and regional cooperation can mobilize the anti-terrorism initiative among bordering countries to deal more effectively with terrorist attacks that threaten regional security. Strengthened international cooperation and support is crucial to combating terrorism within Chinese territory.
The recent terrorist incidents in Xinjiang prompted Tong Liya， an eminent artist from Xinjiang， to declare，“Do not be hostile to Xinjiang because of terrorist forces.” The Chinese people as a whole should denounce violent acts and strike out against terrorists who set out to challenge China’s national security and the happy and peaceful life of its people. However， neither ethnic nor religious issues are the driving force behind terrorism in Xinjiang. These terrorists do not represent any ethnic group or religion. Their mission is to challenge fundamental human civilization， national and social stability， and human happiness. The fight against terrorism is a long-term progression that demands willpower and capability. It is， in effect， a life-or-death struggle.
China must arise and stamp out the looming threat of terrorism.