Xinjiang: China and the Uyghurs

Note:
The lecture will be held in German and in hybrid format.
The room for on-site participation is the seminar room at Zwätzengasse 4.
To attend online, please register in order to receive the Zoom access link: Zoom meeting registrationExternal link

Prof. Dr Björn Alpermann holds the Chair of Contemporary Chinese Studies at the University of Würzburg. In his book “Xinjiang: China und die Uiguren” (Xinjiang: China and the Uyghurs), he examines the region’s history and its situation in the 21st century. His analysis explores the conflict in Xinjiang, where legitimate protest and counter-terrorism, ethnic identity and state measures to restrict local linguistic and religious cultures intersect.

The lecture will last approximately 45 to 60 minutes, followed by a discussion and the opportunity for questions.

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