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What explains the rise of majority–minority tensions and conflict in Xinjiang?

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In the past few years there has been a rise of inter-ethnic violence in China. While ethno-cultural repression and ineffective state policies are correctly attributed as key culprits behind this reality, this article suggests that socio-economic factors play a fundamental contributory role as well. Using the Xinjiang case, the article maps ethnic tensions and violence as a manifestation and expression of a growing and heightened ethno-cultural consciousness stemming from ethnic minorities’ low socio-economic status due, in part, to internal Han migration, and a labour market process – involving agency and structure – that has shaped a split and segmented labour market.

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  • Reza Hasmath, 2019. "What explains the rise of majority–minority tensions and conflict in Xinjiang?," Central Asian Survey, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 38(1), pages 46-60, January.
    • Handle: RePEc:taf:ccasxx:v:38:y:2019:i:1:p:46-60
    DOI: 10.1080/02634937.2018.1496067
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    1. Andrew W. MACDONALD & Reza HASMATH, 2019. "Outsider ethnic minorities and wage determination in China," International Labour Review, International Labour Organization, vol. 158(3), pages 489-508, September.

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