Religion and ethnic conflict both contribute to the violence among Uyghur Muslims in Xinjiang, China. The Uyghurs, a majority-Muslim ethnic group that occupies the entire territory, are the largest Turkic ethnic group in Xinjiang. This ethno-religious fusion involves not only the movement of people and weaponry, but also the movement of political and theological ideas. There is no one Uyghur agenda. Violent gangs want to create their own Uyghur state. Some people are assimilating into the Chinese system, but others desire to maintain their cultural identity while maintaining a separate relationship with China. Some Uyghurs are in favor of the creation of a separate state. The Re-Education by Work program, Xinjiang's historical context, and current geopolitical objectives are all examined in this essay. It then goes on to outline the "education" methods utilized inside the camps and refutes China's justification for their creation.