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Sheng Shicai

1897–1970 · 20th century

Sheng Shicai was a Chinese warlord who ruled Xinjiang from 1933 to 1944. Relying on Soviet military and economic support, he crushed the First East Turkestan Republic and other rebels, while running a harsh police state. In 1942 he turned to the Nationalist government, purging Soviet advisers and Communists. Resentment against his rule helped spark the Ili Rebellion of 1944.

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Mentioned in 2 state histories

First East Turkestan Republic Second East Turkestan Republic

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APA: The Epoch Institute. (2026). Sheng Shicai. In The Epoch Institute Encyclopedia. https://the-epoch-institute.org/encyclopedia/sheng-shicai
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