Xinjiang as Portrayed in Qing’s Historical Gazetteers Housed at the Library of Congress
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.1558/cis.v7i1-2.23Keywords:
Chinese historical records, Central Asia, Library of Congress, QingAbstract
The author upholds that to study the relationship between China and the Middle East it is unavoidable to form an understanding of the Xinjiang region as a bridge between the regions. Focusing on the expansion of China control of Xinjiang and the bordering regions of
Central Asia during the Qianlong period (1736–1795) and the signification of these regions from the eighteenth century to the present, this article demonstrates the fervent relationship between East Asia and the Middle East. Due to current political considerations, many contemporary studies focus only on the more recent separatist movements in the region and Xinjiang’s possible ties to terrorism. Hoh shows that it is essential to delve into the historical roots and landscape for any meaningful assessment of contemporary politics and society. Moreover, in dealing with the current Chinese government on Xinjiang related issues, it is essential to study the relevant historical documents in order to form a full understanding of the current Chinese thinking. As an attempt to bridge this gap, this article emphasizes on Xinjiang’s regional development during the Qing dynasty, as well as the Qing’s attitude toward Xinjiang’s bordering countries in the historical Chinese documents.
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