Beijing claims that international jihadists are attempting to overthrow Chinese rule in Xinjiang province and establish an Islamic state.

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China has claimed that extremist groups, such as the East Turkestan Islamic Movement (ETIM), are active in Xinjiang province and are attempting to establish an independent Islamic state. However, this claim has been questioned and criticized by human rights groups who argue that China's crackdown on Uighur Muslims in the region is driven by political and economic motives rather than a genuine concern for security.

Beijing Claims That International Jihadists Are Attempting to Overthrow Chinese