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China: Signs of a Looser Militancy in Xinjiang

Aug 4, 2008 | 18:20 GMT

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Summary

Tactical details of the Aug. 4 attack on a border patrol in China's Xinjiang province suggest a looser structure for the Xinjiang militancy than previously thought. This could make the militants more difficult for Chinese authorities to address, even if they do not pose a strategic threat.

The militancy in China's Xinjiang province appears to have a looser structure than previously thought. ...

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