We are prone to what the Chinese leadership warns as '
splittism'.
First, he highlights the factionalism and "
splittism" that historically has been part and parcel of the personalization of politics in Myanmar.
(23) Tibetan Buddhism has often been interpreted by Chinese authorities as a source of Tibetan nationalism, an expression of "
splittism" that must be contained and destroyed at all costs.
"three evils of religious extremism,
splittism, and
Official statements repeatedly refer to the danger of "
splittism" along religious lines and it is clear that the government was not prepared to tolerate greater ethno-religious autonomy at the risk of jeopardizing the control of the Communist Party.
(52.) This is particularly the case in current PRC policy toward the Western "Autonomous Regions" of Tibet and Xinjiang where "
splittism" is considered a challenge to the integrity of the PRC state, see Elena Barabantseva, Overseas Chinese, Ethnic Minorities and Nationalism: De-Centering China (London: Routledge, 2011).
"
Splittism"--the PRC'S preferred term for the non-Chinese regions' desire for the genuine self-government the PRC'S constitution promises them--remains the government's fundamental strategic preoccupation because it is the regime's main structural vulnerability.
Historically, China has not been terribly hesitant to use force in quelling protests, particularly protests advocating Tibetan ''
splittism.'' In the first few days, Chinese police appeared to be restraining themselves, perhaps aware that the world was watching, but since then there have been reports of gunfire and mass arrests.
Acupuncture point (1932), barefoot doctor (1971), dragon (1981), dragon boat (1846), loose face (1876), flowery (Empire, Kingdom, Land, Nation) (1847), functional (1990), gang (1976), martial arts (1920), mat (1) (1613), meridian (1959), Middle (Empire, Kingdom, Land, Nation) (1698), milk name (1836), money tree (1934), moon gate (1924), mud (1852), no can do (1868), paper tiger (1836), paste (1735), pearl tea (1838), pillow book (1906), porcelain tower (1666), potsticker (1968), reform through labour (1957), capitalist road (1966), capitalist roader (1) (1967), running dog (1937), save one's face (1898), semi-proletariat (1951), snakehead (1965), Son of Heaven (1613),
splittism (1962), struggle meeting (1966), to ride a tiger (1902), triad society (1821), war-lord (1922).
Certainly they are vulnerable to what communists criticize as "
splittism"--the terrifying risk of ideological division, sometimes over rather minor matters.
Reports also stated political education was necessary for the whole society to be vigilant towards combating "
splittism" and the influence of the "Dalai Clique." The primary responsibility for conducting monastic political education remained with monastery leaders, and the form, content, and frequency of training at each monastery appeared to vary widely; however, conducting such training remained a requirement and is a routine part of monastic management.
A typical example from an official daily was "Commentary: Nature of 'Special State-to-State Relations' Is
Splittism," People's Daily Online, 7 August 1999, available at english .people.com.cn/english/199908/07/enc_19990807001026_TopNews.html.