Q&A: China and the Uighurs
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In 2009 Xinjiang saw some of the worst ethnic violence in years
The latest unrest in China's western Xinjiang region follows a long history of discord between China's authorities and the Uighur minority.
Who are the Uighurs?
What are China's concerns about the Uighurs?
What complaints have been made against the Chinese in Xinjiang?
What is the current situation in Xinjiang?
When was the last major outbreak of violence?