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VOL. 1, ISSUE 1 (2025)
China’s Xinjiang policy: The imperative for India
Authors
Himanshi Lohmore
Abstract
China's policy in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region (XUAR)
represents a significant challenge for India, encompassing geopolitical,
security, and ethical dimensions. Beijing's repressive measures against the
Uyghur Muslim population—including mass surveillance, forced labor, and
cultural assimilation—are framed as a counter-terrorism effort but are widely
condemned as human rights violations. For India, this situation is not a
distant humanitarian issue but a direct security concern. Xinjiang's strategic
location, bordering India's disputed territories, makes it a critical area for
China's military and infrastructural buildup. The development of the
China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) through Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK)
links Xinjiang directly to the Indian subcontinent, bypassing India's
sovereignty claims and increasing the potential for military collusion between
China and Pakistan. Moreover, China's narrative of fighting
"extremism" in Xinjiang resonates with some of India's own domestic
policies, creating a diplomatic dilemma. India's official silence on the human
rights abuses is a calculated diplomatic stance, balancing the need to avoid
antagonizing a powerful neighbor with the ethical imperative to uphold its
democratic values. However, this neutrality comes at a cost, potentially
undermining India's credibility as a regional leader and human rights advocate.
Therefore, New Delhi must craft a nuanced and firm policy that protects its
national interests while not ceding its moral authority.
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Himanshi Lohmore "China’s Xinjiang policy: The imperative for India". World Journal of Social Science , Vol 1, Issue 1, 2025, Pages 1-4
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