about Xinjiang were recounted and ancient Chinese places names were reused and circulated. Han and Tang era records and accounts of Xinjiang were the only writings on the region available to Qing era Chinese in the 18th century and had to be replaced with updated accounts by the literati. References Citations Sources 1755 establishments in China 1758 disestablishments in China 1750s in China Ethnic cleansing in Asia History of Xinjiang Wars involving the Qing dynasty Oirats Dzungar Khanate War crimes in China Massacres committed by China Massacres in China Chinese war crimes Qianlong Emperor Genocides in Asia Persecution of Mongols