Why could Mongolia successfully get independence from China, but Tibet and Xinjiang failed to get Independence from China? Mongolia got independence? really?

 Mongolia's independence and the failed independence movements of Tibet and Xinjiang from China have complex historical backgrounds. Here's a revised explanation to clarify the key points:


Mongolia's path to independence was heavily influenced by the intervention of the Soviet Union. In the early 20th century, the Soviets sent troops to Mongolia, executed the last Mongolian queen, and eliminated many Mongolian tribal lords. They established a new government and imposed cultural changes, such as replacing the traditional Mongolian script with the Cyrillic script, which is closer to Russian. As a result, Mongolia became a Soviet satellite state and eventually gained independence from China.


In contrast, Inner Mongolia, which remained part of China, continued to use the traditional Mongolian script. Chinese universities have since developed digital versions of the script, allowing it to be used on the internet. Today, Inner Mongolia's population is double that of independent Mongolia, and its GDP per capita is twice as high. Recently, independent Mongolia announced plans to abandon the Cyrillic script and revert to the traditional Mongolian script used in Chinese Inner Mongolia.


Similar digital advancements have been made for Tibetan and Uyghur scripts by Chinese universities, allowing these scripts to be used online. This development challenges Western claims that China is engaging in cultural genocide in regions like Mongolia, Tibet, and Xinjiang. Instead, it suggests that China is working to preserve and modernize the cultural heritage of these areas through technological means.

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