Not only does that sure read like a blanket justification for suppression of a religious minority (not that i care about the argument over whether this is actually what the Chinese government is engaged in), it doesn't really support that point because, like, every country has infrastructure. Terrorism is regarded by most states as bad. China's flourishing rail system doesn't somehow explain a special fear of terrorism.
The fear of terrorism comes from constant large terror attacks in and from group in the province. It was a huge issue and many in the region feared constantly. Pretending it is not real is unhelpful. These people needed help and continue. This issue has material causes and do not happen randomly without reason.
> every country has infrastructure......China’s flourishing rail system doesn’t somehow explain a special fear of terrorism.
The point, imo, is that high speed rail is particularly vulnerable to catastrophic sabotage.
The paralysis of that system, on a massive country that came to depend on it as an alternative to air travel, would be catastrophic too.
Considering the history, and the present day actions of the hegemonic powers to weaponize islamic extremism, the actions of the Chinese become much more defensible imo.
Not only does that sure read like a blanket justification for suppression of a religious minority (not that i care about the argument over whether this is actually what the Chinese government is engaged in), it doesn't really support that point because, like, every country has infrastructure. Terrorism is regarded by most states as bad. China's flourishing rail system doesn't somehow explain a special fear of terrorism.
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The fear of terrorism comes from constant large terror attacks in and from group in the province. It was a huge issue and many in the region feared constantly. Pretending it is not real is unhelpful. These people needed help and continue. This issue has material causes and do not happen randomly without reason.
> every country has infrastructure......China’s flourishing rail system doesn’t somehow explain a special fear of terrorism.
The point, imo, is that high speed rail is particularly vulnerable to catastrophic sabotage.
The paralysis of that system, on a massive country that came to depend on it as an alternative to air travel, would be catastrophic too.
Considering the history, and the present day actions of the hegemonic powers to weaponize islamic extremism, the actions of the Chinese become much more defensible imo.