The Study On The Border Construction Of Xinjiang In The Early Stage Of The Republic Of China(1912-1933)

The border defense is a general terms which in the border region for defense and management activities, in order to defend the sovereignty and territorial integrity and foreign invasion. It plays a significant role in the development strategy of national security and defense position. Xinjiang is located in the northwest frontier,surround the land border of more than five thousand six hundred kilometers, with Russia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Pakistan, Mongolia, India and Afghanistan. Its position is very significant in China’s national defense security barrier line. It is necessary to study the Xinjiang’s history of border defense, it will be have very important historical significance and realistic significance.The article go through discussing the Xinjiang’s frontier problem at that time,and to probe the frontier construction of local government. And then to strive the central government and xinjiang authorities on the understanding of the strategic position of xinjiang, the xinjiang border construction, analyzes the function and enlightenment from the massive construction of the border, and think prophase construction of frontier defense of the Republic of China is of great significance to advance military modernization of xinjiang.This paper is divided into four parts:The first part is the introduction, mainly discusses the theoretical basis of papers,research status, research methods and significance.The second part mainly discusses the cognition of the defense strategic position of Xinjiang. Xinjiang have the important geographical position, all previous dynasties dynasty always pay much attention to the governance of xinjiang, has obtained certain achievements. Since the Republic of China, the mainland understanding of strategic position of xinjiang clearer and deeper, represented by the declaration of the news media also in xinjiang border gave high attention. Xinjiang local authorities also have their own understanding. Xinjiang is regarded as to defend our country against foreign powers invading security barrier.The third part mainly discusses the construction of the border. During this time,the local government mainly some measures to consolidate the frontier, such as consolidate armies, strengthen the construction of equipment and facilities, as well as reinforce the military protection. Xinjiang authorities mainly through the establishment of the army, army and three army scout camp, carefully deployed forces, equipped with advanced weapons and equipment, improve the quality of military personnel, to resist foreign invasion and ensure border security.The forth part mainly discusses the construction of the Xinjiang frontier,strengthened the Xinjiang border, maintain the stability of the border security and national unity, brought modern breath for the military development of xinjiang. At the same time, have certain reference significance to today’s border. At present, we should further strengthen the recognition of the importance of strategic position of xinjiang.