Uyghur militants in Syria threaten China's Xinjiang stability

Militant Uyghurs from the Turkistan Islamic Party (TIP) are active in Syria, aiming to establish an Islamic state that includes Xinjiang. The group has historical ties to jihadist organizations and has been linked to attacks on Chinese targets. China has expressed concern over the TIP's presence in Syria and has held talks with the Assad regime to monitor their activities. Despite the group's claims of attacks in China, it is unclear how many were actually carried out by them. The TIP's focus appears to be on Xinjiang independence rather than global jihad. The new Syrian government may limit the TIP's operations, as it seeks to maintain good relations with China.