Xinjiang clique
| Xinjiang Clique | |
|---|---|
| 新疆 Sinkiang | |
Flag of the Xinjiang People's Anti-Imperialist Association (1933–1944) Provincial Government Seal | |
| Active | 1911–1944 |
| Disbanded | 1944 |
| Country | Republic of China |
| Allegiance | Beiyang government (1912–1915, 1916–1928) Empire of China (1915–1916) Nationalist government (1928–1934, 1942–1944) Soviet Union (1934–1942) |
| Type | Warlord faction |
| Motto(s) | Always loyal (永远忠诚) |
| Engagements | 1911 Revolution Xinjiang Wars |
| Commanders | |
| Provincial Governor (1912–1928) | Yang Zengxin |
| Provincial Chairman (1928–1933) | Jin Shuren |
| Military Governor (1933–1944) | Sheng Shicai |
The Xinjiang clique was a military clique that ruled Xinjiang during China's warlord era. Unlike other cliques, its leaders were from outside the province.