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6 sentenced to death over Xinjiang riot

6 sentenced to death over Xinjiang riot

Six men who were convicted of murder and other crimes in the July 5 riot in Xinjiang were sentenced Monday to death after a first-instance trial, and another man was jailed for life.

Xinjiang steps up fight against terrorism

Law enforcers in Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region have set anti-terrorism as the main task in their work, according to Rozi Ismail, head of Xinjiang Higher People's Court.

Xinjiang security funding increased by 90%

Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region government plans to increase its spending on public security by almost 90 percent this year compared to last year to further maintain social stability following last year's July 5 riot in the regional capital of Urumqi, according to the government's budget proposal released yesterday.

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Public Reaction >>
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· Foreign scholars, officials denounce Urumqi riot
· Many countries say Xinjiang riot China's internal affair
· Jordan backs China's handling of Xinjiang violence
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· Chinese government treats all ethnic minorities well
· Traumatized citizens call for psychological assistance after Urumqi riot
· Kazakh expert rebuts Xinjiang separatist leader's claims
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Commentary >>
· Who provide stage for Rebiya Kadeer?
· Rebiya Kadeer lies again
· Allah will punish the rioters, says imam
· Ismail Tiliwaldi: Xinjiang's future can't be sabotaged
· Half-truths full of threats
· Al-Qaida support a kiss of death for Uighur separatists
· Spark that set off Urumqi explosion
· National unity is ultimate interest of ethnic people
Exclusives to China.org.cn >>
· Al-Qaida support a kiss of death for Uighur separatists
· Pride and prejudice
· Foreign teachers, students spend anxious days in Urumqi
Background >>
· Timeline: Terror in Xinjiang
· Uygur Ethnic Group
· Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region
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Foreign direct investment in Xinjiang on the rise
Foreign direct investment in Xinjiang on the rise
70% of stores open in Urumqi
70% of stores open in Urumqi
Psychological help to Urumqi children
Psychological help to Urumqi children
Insurance arrives for victims of riot
Insurance arrives for victims of riot