T46 WISP Assignment 2 China Chipmunks!!!
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The document discusses the 2009 riots in Urumqi, Xinjiang, highlighting the ethnic tensions between Han Chinese and Uyghurs, which escalated from a factory dispute to large-scale violence. It explores the historical grievances, discrimination, and governmental responses, including media control and repression of information. The author draws parallels with potential racial issues in Singapore, suggesting that societal inequality and discrimination may lead to similar conflicts if not addressed.
T46 WISP Assignment 2 China Chipmunks!!!
- 1. WISP Assignment 2: CHINAGroup Member: Liu YigongLam Ming JunYuan ShenghaiTio Wee Leong
- 2. Before viewing our presentationwatch the following video for an overview of the situation:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wzDCX74V42s WARNING Conflict scenes take place in Urumqi city, Xin Jiang. Parental Guidance is advised. M18 – Blood and Violent Scenes
- 3. What was not right With Urumqi in 2009?
- 5. Review of HistoryTime: 5 July 2009Location:ÜrümqiIncident: Peaceful protests turning into riotsPeople Involved:- Han Chinese- Uyghur- Police
- 6. Urumqi July Riot 2009Official Figures:197 people died1,721 others injured627 vehicles destroyed633 constructors damaged
- 7. What caused the Riots?Time: 25–26 June, OvernightLocation: Shaoguan, GuangdongVenue: Xuri Toy FactoryIncident: Ethnic brawl between Han and Uyghur due to rape rumors, 2 Uyghurs killed- Han Chinese not arrestedDissatisfied with the government's responseUrumqi’s HistoryPre-existing hate and fear due to:- Large Economic GapTerrorists
- 9. Unequal Education & Employment Opportunities
- 10. Leads to…
- 11. Stereotyping on both sides
- 12. Vicious cycle of hate and violenceTensions already at boiling point
- 13. DiscriminationMisperceptions from both sidesOlder generation’s prejudiceUyghur are portrayed as barbarians by Han ChineseHans are portrayed as heretic (against their Muslim religion) by UyghursEmploymentHan Employers bias preference for own raceEducationPRC officially give Uyghurs 20 marks advantage in university entrance exam to make up for the above short-coming, which is not working
- 14. HistoryCenturies long prejudice and tensionsGhulja Incident -> Harsh army crackdownRecent tensionsPRC argues terrorist influence on Uyghur population to justify it’s policiesUyghurs feel this is an excuse to deny their human rightsPRC’s long term economic aimWestern Development ProgramNeglecting short term issues expecting poverty to diminish overtime and Uyghurs to accept a Chinese identity
- 15. Statistic of RacesSignificant Han Chinese Assimilation of Uyghur’s Culture into Han’s started in the mid-20th centuryNote Riots take place in Urumqi, the capital of Xin Jiang
- 16. ConsequencesFeel they are gradually “squeezed” out in terms of…EconomyPolitics CultureAnd Religion
- 17. What has government done after riot?Media ControlOnline social networking website shut downConceal DetailsRepressionRescue casualties The Blame game- Accuse World Uyghur Congress and RebiyaKadeeras the instigators
- 18. Conclusion on riotChina government fails to- maintain the peace among racial - media control and repressionRebiya Kadeer and World Uyghur Congress “typically” blamedThis can be categorized as a “terrorist attack”
- 19. Present situation in SGRelatively Peaceful – RaciallyInstances of Racial (Minority) DiscriminationLKW’s Emphasis on Impact of Chinese ImmigrantsGopolan’s View of Racial Inequality in Official PoliciesMalay’s Response to Foreigner during a Singapore Short Film Screening Event
- 20. Present DiscriminationsAgainst Foreign WorkersCrammed Living QuartersDeportation Policy for Pregnant Maids
- 21. Present DiscriminationsMalays & Indians to ChineseViewed by older generations of Chinese as the likely perpetrator of crimesAkin to how Han Chinese treat the Uyghurs
- 22. Society of SG ’09Strong Racial HarmonyTechnology & Western culture’s dominance amongst YouthsHow does it affect?Common ground establishedHigher awareness and access to phenomenal loads of infoUnique generation with unprecedented level of information awarenessEmpowered to make better decisions
- 23. Similarities75% Chinese in bothDiscrimination against minorityDifference in extentExtremist ActivitiesAnything familiar?
- 24. SimilaritiesEducation Policies benefiting specific groupsExcess control by Govt.Freedom of expressionRaces prefer to stick with their ownEvident in educational institutes.
- 25. SimilaritiesSeparatist activitiesAttacks on govt. infrastructureChinese here are richer than other ethnic groupsIn-proportionate political representation
- 26. Differences
- 27. Differences
- 28. Differences
- 29. Differences
- 30. Combined EffectAll But One Ingredients for Racial Incident “Bomb” in PlaceMinority (All Others, 25.8%, 2009)Feelings of inequality, grudge against the majorityMajority (Chinese, 74.2%, 2009)Unable to Accept Differences with Other RacesOnly Missing Component is a DetonatorA Single Instance of Public Racial Discrimination
- 31. SG 2061 : THE FUTUREChinese becomes main language in SgMinorities disadvantagedSelective employment1 RumorProtestCoalition of minorities, including foreigners possiblyPossible similar conflicts leading to Urumqi
- 32. What Can be Done?Central PrincipleThe price we are willing to pay for National SecuritySocietal SecuritySacrifice of Freedom
- 33. Education of Both Current & Next GenerationIncrease Exposure to the World at LargeStrong Enforcement of PoliciesHeavy Penalties for DiscriminationSecret Intelligence AgencyProposed “Vaccine” for the Situation
- 34. Possible Challenges / ProblemsEstablished Mindset of the PublicFundamental Cultural DifferencesPerpetration of Foreign Mal IntentionsDetrimental Effect on ProgressPresent Feelings of Inequality
- 35. FOR GREAT JUSTICE!THE END!
- 36. ReferencesThe Singapore Solution, http://ngm.nationalgeographic.com/2010/01/singapore/jacobson-text/3Movie Screening Event, http://www.lioncitydiy.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=2022&start=0Gopolan Singapore Dissident, http://singaporedissident.blogspot.com/2009/12/singapore-stop-state-sanctioned-racial.html
- 37. ReferencesPictures: http://image.baidu.com/i?ct=503316480&z=0&tn=baiduimagedetail&word=%CE%DA%C2%B3%C4%BE%C6%EB7%2E5%D1%AA%D0%C8%CD%BC&in=25292&cl=2&cm=1&sc=0&lm=-1&pn=14&rn=1&di=10196815504&ln=716&fr=&ic=0&s=0http://image.baidu.com/i?ct=503316480&z=0&tn=baiduimagedetail&word=%CE%DA%C2%B3%C4%BE%C6%EB7%2E5%D1%AA%D0%C8%CD%BC&in=25292&cl=2&cm=1&sc=0&lm=-1&pn=14&rn=1&di=10196815504&ln=716&fr=&ic=0&s=0#pn23 http://image.baidu.com/i?ct=503316480&z=0&tn=baiduimagedetail&word=%CE%DA%C2%B3%C4%BE%C6%EB7%2E5%D1%AA%D0%C8%CD%BC&in=25292&cl=2&cm=1&sc=0&lm=-1&pn=14&rn=1&di=10196815504&ln=716&fr=&ic=0&s=0#pn26 http://news.ifeng.com/photo/news/200907/0708_1397_1240646.shtml
- 39. Q & A
Editor's Notes
- #5: - Rich in minerals, major producer of oil and gas
- #8: Catalyst
- #9: 1st pt = Groups such as the East Turkestan Islamic Movement with Al-Qaeda links2nd pt = Growing prosperity of Han Chinese alienating poorer Uyghurs, chinese population in generalGovt policy actually favor minority -> education5th pt : Leads to losing out in economic and political standingsExiled Uyghur Political / Activist leadersBranding majority of civil unrest or discontent with terrorism labelEmployment discriminationThus EducationTerrorists aren’t helping the situation
- #10: Older gen. -> Influence younger gen.Employment - Even though there’re Uyghurs good in chinese, they don’t want
- #11: 1st point – Cont from last slide, older generation don’t like the Uyghurs as they think they’re violent people Uyghur feel several Chinese government policies of uplifting poverty among Uyghurs were actually designed to create more poverty andto force Uyghurs to be culturally assimilated and abandon their own land.
- #12: Significant Han Chinese settle inXinjiang 6% in 1949 ,40% now. 75% han in U now 12% is uTensions between Uyghurs and Han have existed in the area for several decadesUyghur have extra marks can have more babys.Hope development in economy can help solve radial problemReceive intelligence yet to make a move.
- #13: As shown in previous slide, majority Han and Han only employ their own race.Banning of the 2000 year old Uyghur languageThe September 11 terrorist attacks provided a perfect opportunity for China to step up pressure on Uyghurs and the Uyghur national identity. Notes:Chinese efforts in this regard include branding every incidence of civil unrest or discontent with the terrorism label; increased religious persecution; harsh political suppression; sharp ethnic discrimination in employment, education and social participation; banning the more than 2000 year old Uyghur language from schools and forcefully imposing Chinese education starting from the kindergarten level; implementing the same Chinese law differently for Uyghurs; forcing Uyghur families to send their children to mainland China for employment arrangements while bringing millions of Han Chinese to the Uyghur region to fill employment vacancies; and generally coercing Uyghurs to become like the Chinese by sacrificing their unique identity.
- #15: Define of terrorist attack surprise attack involving the deliberate use of violence against civilians in the hope of attaining political or religious aims // wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn