Xinjiang clique

Xinjiang Clique
新疆
Sinkiang
Provincial Government Seal
Active1911–1944
Disbanded1944
Country Republic of China
AllegianceBeiyang government (1912–1915, 1916–1928)
Empire of China (1915–1916)
Nationalist government (1928–1934, 1942–1944)
Soviet Union (1934–1942)
TypeWarlord faction
Motto(s)Always loyal (永远忠诚)
Engagements1911 Revolution
Xinjiang Wars
Commanders
Provincial Governor (1912–1928)Yang Zengxin
Provincial Chairman (1928–1933)Jin Shuren
Military Governor (1933–1944)Sheng Shicai

The Xinjiang clique was a military clique that ruled Xinjiang during China's warlord era. Unlike other cliques, its leaders were from outside the province.