2015年CRI China Firmly Curbs Terrorist Crimes in Xinjiang: White Paper

 

Xuekerat Zakir, governor of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous¹ Region, says the regional government is resolved to stop the violence in the western Chinese region.

"Violent and terrorist crimes go against humanity, society and civilization. It is recognized worldwide as excrescences which we will resolutely² cracked down on in accordance with the law. We will not condone³ such crimes to exist in our country, in our hometown. We will firmly curb⁴ such crimes to maintain social stability."

According to the white paper, since the 1990s, three forces - ethnic⁵ separatism, religious extremism, and violent terrorism - have led to a series of incidents involving terror and violence in Xinjiang, and elsewhere.

These incidents include explosions, assassinations⁶, poisonings, arson⁷, assaults and riots, and have caused great loss of life, and the destruction of property, affecting innocent civilians⁸ from all ethnic groups.

Zakir has noted⁹ that all ethnicities in Xinjiang have now involved themselves in combating terrorism, safeguarding stability, and countering extremism in the region.

"We have been making constant efforts in Xinjiang for many years in strengthening rule of law. And we have come up with many effective ways to punish violent terrorist crimes and promote social development. For instance, the activities themed "anti-violence, rule of law and order" have been carried out to arouse the awareness¹⁰ of people in Xinjiang."

The white paper reveals that the public security agencies in Xinjiang are on high alert of signs of violent attacks and terrorism, and respond with the utmost severity.

Meanwhile, the autonomous region has always pursued the policy of freedom of religious belief, protecting normal religious activities.

Zakir continues to highlight that proper handling of cultural differences can wipe out potential conflicts and ensure social stability.

"Xinjiang is a place with multi ethnics¹¹ and various cultures. If we don't handle the cultural issues properly, it may escalate¹² to conflicts or may cause collisions. That is why we say cultural issues should be solved through cultural solutions."

The white paper noted that Xinjiang has been home to people of many of Chinese ethnic groups and that the system of ethnic regional autonomy in the region is a measure that accords with the situation in China and with the realities in Xinjiang.

The white paper was released to mark the 60th anniversary of the establishment of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region.

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1 autonomous   

adj.自治的；独立的

参考例句：

• They proudly declared themselves part of a new autonomous province.他们自豪地宣布成为新自治省的一部分。
• This is a matter that comes within the jurisdiction of the autonomous region.这件事是属于自治区权限以内的事务。

2 resolutely   

adj.坚决地，果断地

参考例句：

• He resolutely adhered to what he had said at the meeting. 他坚持他在会上所说的话。
• He grumbles at his lot instead of resolutely facing his difficulties. 他不是果敢地去面对困难，而是抱怨自己运气不佳。

3 condone   

v.宽恕；原谅

参考例句：

• I cannot condone the use of violence.我不能宽恕使用暴力的行为。
• I will not condone a course of action that will lead us to war.我绝不允许任何导致战争的行为。

4 curb   

n.场外证券市场，场外交易；vt.制止，抑制

参考例句：

• I could not curb my anger.我按捺不住我的愤怒。
• You must curb your daughter when you are in church.你在教堂时必须管住你的女儿。

5 ethnic   

adj.人种的，种族的，异教徒的

参考例句：

• This music would sound more ethnic if you played it in steel drums.如果你用钢鼓演奏，这首乐曲将更具民族特色。
• The plan is likely only to aggravate ethnic frictions.这一方案很有可能只会加剧种族冲突。

6 assassinations   

n.暗杀( assassination的名词复数 )

参考例句：

• Most anarchist assassinations were bungled because of haste or spontaneity, in his view. 在他看来，无政府主义者搞的许多刺杀都没成功就是因为匆忙和自发行动。 来自辞典例句
• Assassinations by Israelis of alleged terrorists habitually kill nearby women and children. 在以色列，自称恐怖分子的炸弹自杀者杀害靠近自己的以色列妇女和儿童。 来自互联网

7 arson   

n.纵火，放火

参考例句：

• He was serving a ten spot for arson.他因纵火罪在服十年徒刑。
• He was arraigned on a charge of arson.他因被指控犯纵火罪而被传讯。

8 civilians   

平民，百姓( civilian的名词复数 )； 老百姓

参考例句：

• the bloody massacre of innocent civilians 对无辜平民的血腥屠杀
• At least 300 civilians are unaccounted for after the bombing raids. 遭轰炸袭击之后，至少有300名平民下落不明。

9 noted   

adj.著名的，知名的

参考例句：

• The local hotel is noted for its good table.当地的那家酒店以餐食精美而著称。
• Jim is noted for arriving late for work.吉姆上班迟到出了名。

10 awareness   

n.意识，觉悟，懂事，明智

参考例句：

• There is a general awareness that smoking is harmful.人们普遍认识到吸烟有害健康。
• Environmental awareness has increased over the years.这些年来人们的环境意识增强了。

11 ethnics   

n.伦理学，人种学

参考例句：

• Philadelphia may be known as home of the establishment and ethnics. 费城也许是名门和族裔之乡。 来自辞典例句
• For ethnics who want to add their culture to the mosaic that is America. 为想把自己的文化添入美国万花筒的少数族裔说话。 来自演讲部分

12 escalate   

v.(使)逐步增长(或发展)，(使)逐步升级

参考例句：

• It would tempt Israel's neighbors to escalate their demands.它将诱使以色列的邻国不断把他们的要求升级。
• Defeat could cause one side or other to escalate the conflict.失败可能会导致其中一方将冲突升级。