Hi guys. I was reading today about the rebellions and conflicts in Xinjiang in the 30's (1934 and again in 1937, I think?). One question I had was what on on earth were White Russian forces still doing in the area and what did they consist of?
My understanding was that the last time White Russians were active militarily ANYWHERE else was in the 20's. But in Xinjiang, not only did they survive, they were allied with the Soviets?
How on earth did this come to pass?