Uyghur-Chinese relations

Have many Uighurs asimilated to Chinese ways, or do they still stick to their traditional ways?

How do they relate to the Hui people? Is there much solidarity?

 

I have the impression that one of the student leaders of Tienamen was Uighur.

There are two origins of Uygur: Turk and Indo-European. In early years, there are many Indo-European city countries in Tarim Basin, as ancient Greece. They were raided by Huns, and Han Dynasty defeated Huns and ruled this region. In 7th centry, Turks established Uygur Khanate in Mongolian Plateau, and then conquered Tarim Basin but lost Mongolian Plateau to Kyrkiz. In 10th century, Kara Khanate was established in Tarim Basin. In 13th century, Mongolian Period began, and Tarim Basin started to be under the rule of Chagadai Khanate until 16th century, when Ilibali was established and the capital was Ili, or Yining in modern times. In 17th century, Tarim Basim was conquered by Junger Khanate, and finally Junger Khanate was annexed by Qing Dynasty, so Mongolian Period in Xinjiang was ended.