Uyghur Voices Rise as China Debates Dropping ‘Xinjiang’ Name

An academic study reveals deep divisions over the name “Xinjiang,” highlighting the Uyghur diaspora’s fierce rejection of it as a symbol of erasure while Chinese thinkers push for a rename to bolster national unity. Published in 2025, the paper uncovers how this linguistic battle reflects centuries of tension in East Turkestan. For everyday people, this … Continue reading Uyghur Voices Rise as China Debates Dropping ‘Xinjiang’ Name