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And yet, the US printed map I have of China from 1955 looks virtually identical (in terms of boundaries) to the maps of China printed today. Frankly, I’ll sleep better knowing that Beijing controls Xinjiang.

[dirtboy]

And yet, the US printed map I have of China from 1955 looks virtually identical (in terms of boundaries) to the maps of China printed today.

I imagine a map from 1955 would show such, considering that China formally annexed the region that year. Rather interesting that you would specifically pick that year in your efforts to refute the fact that the PRC has no historic claim on the region and annexed it the way they annexed Tibet.

Frankly, I’ll sleep better knowing that Beijing controls Xinjiang."

And why not? The PRC boot isn't on your neck.