China Urges ‘Stability’ in Syria as Victorious Uyghur Rebels Threaten Xi

China is calling for peace and stability in Syria as Uyghur rebels among the ranks of an Islamist-led coalition that successfully overthrew the Arab nation’s government now threaten to accelerate their fight against the People’s Republic. The Turkestan Islamic Party, formerly known as the East Turkestan Islamic Movement (ETIM), was among the many insurgent factions that participated in the stunning 11-day offensive that managed to oust Syrian President Bashar al-Assad and over half a century of his family’s rule on Saturday. A renewed campaign against China could further upend geopolitical squabbling over rising militant activity across Asia and force President…