Xinjiang Clique | |
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新疆 Sinkiang | |
Flag of the Xinjiang People's Anti-Imperialist Association (1933–1944) Provincial Government Seal | |
Active | 1911–1944 |
Disbanded | 1944 |
Country | Republic of China |
Allegiance | Beiyang government (1912–1915, 1916–1928) Empire of China (1915–1916) Nationalist government (1928–1934, 1942–1944) Soviet Union (1934–1942) |
Type | Warlord faction |
Motto(s) | Always loyal (永远忠诚) |
Engagements | 1911 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.